🛠️ Marreta Project Description

What is the project about?

Marreta is a tool designed to break down access barriers and remove elements that hinder online reading experiences. It acts as a web proxy that cleans and optimizes web pages.

What problem does it solve?

It addresses issues like:

• Cluttered web pages with distracting elements.
• Tracking parameters in URLs.
• Insecure HTTP connections.
• Website blocks based on user-agent.
• Unnecessary HTML bloat.
• Broken relative URLs.

What are the features of the project?

• Automatic URL cleaning and correction.
• Removal of tracking parameters.
• Forcing HTTPS for secure connections.
• User-agent switching to avoid blocks.
• HTML cleaning and optimization.
• Fixing relative URLs.
• Customizable styles and scripts.
• Removal of unwanted elements.
• Caching.
• Domain blocking.
• Customizable headers and cookies.
• PHP-FPM and OPcache.

What are the technologies used in the project?

• PHP (with PHP-FPM and OPcache).
• Docker and Docker Compose (for deployment).
• Selenium (Optional, for handling JavaScript-heavy sites).
• S3 (Optional, for caching).

What are the benefits of the project?

• Improved readability of web pages.
• Enhanced privacy by removing trackers.
• Increased security through forced HTTPS.
• Bypassing of certain website restrictions.
• Faster page loading due to optimization and caching.
• Customization options for a tailored experience.

What are the use cases of the project?

• Reading articles and web content without distractions.
• Accessing content that might be blocked or restricted.
• Improving privacy while browsing.
• Creating a cleaner and faster web browsing experience.
• Integrations with Telegram, Firefox, Chrome, Bluesky, and Apple Shortcuts.