auto‑identity‑remove: Open‑Source Tool for Monthly Opt‑Out from 500+ Data Brokers

auto‑identity‑remove is an open‑source Node.js tool that automates opt‑out requests from more than 500 people‑search and data‑broker sites on a monthly schedule. The script uses Playwright to search each broker for the user’s name, state, and optional aliases, then submits the opt‑out form automatically, solving CAPTCHAs via CapSolver at roughly $0.001 per solve. It tracks opt‑out history in a state.json file, skipping brokers that were successfully removed within the last 90 days, and sends an iMessage summary when the run completes. The tool supports direct‑form, search‑form, email, and manual strategies, and includes a generic runner that handles an additional ~470 brokers from public datasets. Users can run the script manually with ./run.sh or schedule it with launchd to run on the first of every month at 9 AM.

Installation requires macOS, Node 18+, and Playwright browsers; the repository includes a setup.js script that creates config.json with personal details and CapSolver credentials, then registers the launchd job. The tool logs each run to a logs/ directory and can be disabled by unloading the launchd plist. While paid services like Incogni or Optery cover a broader set of brokers, auto‑identity‑remove fills gaps for brokers such as Acxiom, LexisNexis, ZoomInfo, and Clearbit, and its MIT license allows full control over the opt‑out process. The project encourages contributions to broker entries and selector fixes via pull requests.