Runs its own local proxy stack
JetVeil starts a ScramJet-powered proxy server on localhost, using an available local port instead of relying on a remote public deployment.
Capabilities
What JetVeil is built to do
JetVeil combines a local-first proxy stack with a streamlined browser shell, so the app can launch, route, and manage browsing sessions from the desktop.
Bundles the browsing interface
The app ships with its own HTML, CSS, and JavaScript browser UI, so the desktop build includes everything needed to get browsing quickly.
Provides browser-style controls
The UI includes navigation actions, a URL/search bar, tabs, quick-access shortcuts, and browser preferences for a focused desktop workflow.
Keeps debugging close at hand
JetVeil exposes recent browser and server logs through its debug panel, making it easier to inspect startup and routing behavior locally.
Shuts down cleanly
When the desktop app exits, the local server is designed to shut down gracefully along with it instead of lingering in the background.
Targets desktop deployment
JetVeil is tailored for desktop environments where users can run the server and interface together as a self-contained application.
Architecture
A simple local-first stack
The project is split into a desktop wrapper, a local proxy server, and a bundled web UI. Each layer is focused, but they ship together as one app.
Electron desktop runtime
Launches JetVeil as a desktop app on supported operating systems.
Node.js with ScramJet and bare-server
Handles proxy transport, static assets, and local request routing.
Bundled browser UI
Presents the JetVeil shell, address bar, quick links, settings, and diagnostics.
Get started
Download JetVeil or explore the source.
Releases are published on GitHub, and the full project is available for inspection, contribution, and self-hosted builds.