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Would appreciate thoughts on this alternative that we are developing: https://github.com/librecaptcha/lc-core https://github.com/librecaptcha/lc-core The idea
by hrjet 7y ago
Would appreciate thoughts on this alternative that we are developing:
https://github.com/librecaptcha/lc-core https://github.com/librecaptcha/lc-core
The idea is to develop a framework for Captcha generators. A few sample generators are provided out of the box, but new ones can be written easily. The framework takes care of storing entries in the database, serving them as challenges through an HTTP API, and checking the responses.
From the README, why libreCaptcha:
* Eliminate dependency on a third-party
* Respecting user privacy
* More variety of CAPTCHAs, tailored to your audience
The implementation has a long way to go (it was written by students trying to learn Scala), but would appreciate thoughts on the concept.
- ackbar03 7y agoIf you give me a captcha generator I can give you a captcha solver. You have no idea
- hrjet 7y agoAgreed; a determined programmer could solve almost any Captcha given sufficient time and resources. But we are not trying to create an unsolvable Captcha. For those websites that need something good enough to deter generic bots while not compromising privacy of their users, this might be a good enough alternative to reCaptcha. Imagine a docker image which just works with out-of-the-box generators. Those who need more variety could create a custom generator with Javascript and drop it into a docker volume.
- SubiculumCode 7y agoe.g. the difference between a general intelligence and the AI we have today. Generators that vary what is being asked from site to site make generic solutions much more difficult.