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DMS: Deceptive Metadata Shredder
Offline metadata shredder that doesn't just wipe — it spoofs
DMS is a privacy-focused tool that goes beyond simple metadata removal. While standard tools just wipe data, DMS features a "Spoofing Mode" that replaces sensitive information (GPS, device IDs, timestamps) with plausible noise to maintain file naturalness. Key features: Offline-first: Your files never leave your machine. Smart Spoofing: Randomizes GPS within the same region. Watch Folder: Automatically cleans any file dropped into a specific directory. Open source & Python-based.
Hi Hunters! I'm davvikq, the creator of DMS.
I built this tool because I realized that every time I shared a file, I was unintentionally "doxing" myself with GPS coordinates, device serial numbers, and exact timestamps (note: while most social networks strip this data by default, direct file sharing via messengers, email, or cloud storage often leaves it fully intact). Most online "metadata cleaners" felt like a trap — why send private files to a remote server just to make them private?
DMS (Deceptive Metadata Shredder) is different because:
It's strictly offline: Your files never leave your machine.
The "Spoofing" Mode: Instead of just wiping data (which can look suspicious), DMS can replace it with plausible "noise".
Automation: I added a "Watch Folder" feature so you can just drop files into a directory and let the app handle the rest in the background.
The project is fully Open Source (MIT) because privacy tools should always be transparent. I’d love to hear your thoughts on what other file formats or privacy features I should tackle next!
Thanks for checking it out! 🛡️
About DMS: Deceptive Metadata Shredder on Product Hunt
“Offline metadata shredder that doesn't just wipe — it spoofs”
DMS: Deceptive Metadata Shredder was submitted on Product Hunt and earned 0 upvotes and 1 comments, placing #32 on the daily leaderboard. DMS is a privacy-focused tool that goes beyond simple metadata removal. While standard tools just wipe data, DMS features a "Spoofing Mode" that replaces sensitive information (GPS, device IDs, timestamps) with plausible noise to maintain file naturalness. Key features: Offline-first: Your files never leave your machine. Smart Spoofing: Randomizes GPS within the same region. Watch Folder: Automatically cleans any file dropped into a specific directory. Open source & Python-based.
On the analytics side, DMS: Deceptive Metadata Shredder competes within Open Source, Privacy, Developer Tools and GitHub — topics that collectively have 633.1k followers on Product Hunt. The dashboard above tracks how DMS: Deceptive Metadata Shredder performed against the three products that launched closest to it on the same day.
Who hunted DMS: Deceptive Metadata Shredder?
DMS: Deceptive Metadata Shredder was hunted by davvik. A “hunter” on Product Hunt is the community member who submits a product to the platform — uploading the images, the link, and tagging the makers behind it. Hunters typically write the first comment explaining why a product is worth attention, and their followers are notified the moment they post. Around 79% of featured launches on Product Hunt are self-hunted by their makers, but a well-known hunter still acts as a signal of quality to the rest of the community. See the full all-time top hunters leaderboard to discover who is shaping the Product Hunt ecosystem.
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