For a browser forensics tool, the first results are obsidianforensics/hindsight (Hindsight is a dedicated browser forensics tool for Chrome and other Chromium‑based browsers, fitting the category exactly, though it only supports Chromium variants rather than the full multi‑browser range you need), yamato-security/hayabusa (Hayabusa is a Windows event log analyzer and threat hunting tool, not a browser forensic analysis tool — it does not extract or parse browser artifacts like history, cookies, or cache, so it does not fit this search for browser-specific forensics) and kangvcar/infospider. withsecurelabs/chainsaw and sleuthkit/autopsy round out the shortlist. Compare the match explanations and check the project documentation against your requirements.
Extract and analyze web browser history, cache, cookies, and artifacts for digital forensic investigations.
Browser forensics tool for Google Chrome (and other Chromium-based browsers)
Hindsight is a dedicated browser forensics tool for Chrome and other Chromium‑based browsers, fitting the category exactly, though it only supports Chromium variants rather than the full multi‑browser range you need.
Hayabusa is a Windows event log analyzer, threat hunting tool, and forensic timeline generator. It functions as a detection engine that applies threat patterns to logs to identify suspicious behavior and security threats. The project distinguishes itself through the ability to synchronize detection rules from remote repositories and tune risk levels to prioritize critical alerts. It also provides specialized forensic capabilities, such as extracting event log data into chronological records for incident response investigations. The tool's broader capabilities include security log enrichment
Hayabusa is a Windows event log analyzer and threat hunting tool, not a browser forensic analysis tool — it does not extract or parse browser artifacts like history, cookies, or cache, so it does not fit this search for browser-specific forensics.
InfoSpider is a personal data aggregator and digital footprint analyzer. It extracts user activity and history from social platforms and local browser database files to consolidate information into a unified format. The system functions as a social media archiving tool that converts feed data and albums from external links into downloadable PDF documents for offline preservation. It also serves as a browser history extractor that reads local SQLite database files to retrieve and analyze web navigation history. The project covers capabilities for data aggregation, digital footprint analysis,
InfoSpider can extract browser history from local SQLite files, but it is designed as a personal data aggregator and digital footprint analyzer for archiving social media and browser data, not as a forensic investigation tool for disk images or live machines, and it lacks multi-browser support, cookie/cache recovery, and forensic report generation.
Chainsaw is a Windows forensic analysis tool used for parsing system databases and extracting security artefacts. It functions as a forensic artefact extractor and a scanner for identifying security threats and log tampering within Windows event logs. The project distinguishes itself by implementing a Sigma rule forensic scanner that applies standardized detection logic and custom rule sets to event logs and forensic artefacts. It enables threat hunting workflows by matching event data against patterns to identify malicious activity, lateral movement, and brute force attacks. The tool's capa
Chainsaw is a Windows forensic analysis tool focused on parsing event logs and detecting security threats, which is a different forensic domain than the browser artifact extraction (history, cookies, cache) you are looking for.
Autopsy is a digital forensic analysis platform and evidence management suite used to process disk images and file systems. It provides a graphical interface for performing deep forensic examinations of computer hard drives to identify and extract digital artifacts for investigations. The platform is built as a Java-based forensic framework that integrates native libraries to perform direct disk image analysis. It utilizes a modular architecture, allowing for the extension of data ingestion and report generation through the use of plugins. The system manages digital evidence within a central
Autopsy is a broad digital forensics platform that can analyze disk images and file systems, and while it may be extended with plugins for browser artifacts, it is not a dedicated tool purpose-built for extracting and correlating browser history, cookies, cache, and downloads via a command-line interface.
This project is a Model Context Protocol tool that connects local browser instances to AI agents, enabling programmatic control over web sessions. It functions as a browser automation framework, allowing for the navigation of pages, interaction with form elements, and the management of user data while maintaining existing authentication states and profiles. The utility distinguishes itself by enabling local analysis of browser content, including the extraction of text and the performance of semantic searches across open tabs without transmitting private data to external servers. It also provi
This is a browser automation framework for controlling live browser sessions and extracting content via AI agents, rather than a forensic tool designed to extract and analyze browser artifacts from disk images or offline sources for investigative purposes.
| Repository | Stars | Language | License | Last push |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| obsidianforensics/hindsight | 1.4K | Python | Apache-2.0 | |
| yamato-security/hayabusa | 3K | Rust | agpl-3.0 | |
| 8.2K |
| Python |
| gpl-3.0 |
| withsecurelabs/chainsaw | 3.4K | Rust | gpl-3.0 |
| sleuthkit/autopsy | 3K | Java | — |
| hangwin/mcp-chrome | 10.4K | TypeScript | mit |