brave

Privacy-focused web browser

TLDR

Open Brave browser

$ brave

Open a URL

$ brave [https://example.com]

Open in incognito mode

$ brave --incognito [https://example.com]

Open in a new window

$ brave --new-window [https://example.com]

Open a URL as a standalone app

$ brave --app=[https://example.com]

Use a specific profile directory

$ brave --user-data-dir=[~/.config/brave-profile2]

brave is a privacy-focused web browser built on Chromium. It blocks ads and trackers by default, includes a built-in cryptocurrency wallet, and rewards users with BAT tokens for viewing privacy-respecting ads.The browser emphasizes speed, privacy, and security while maintaining compatibility with Chrome extensions.

PARAMETERS

--incognito

Open in incognito (private) mode

--new-window

Open URL in a new window

--new-tab url

Open URL in a new tab

--app=url

Open URL in application mode without browser UI

--user-data-dir=dir

Use a specific profile directory (default: ~/.config/brave-browser)

--proxy-server=server

Use specified HTTP/SOCKS4/SOCKS5 proxy server for requests

--disable-extensions

Disable all browser extensions

--no-proxy-server

Don't use a proxy server, always make direct connections

--headless

Run in headless mode without a visible window

FEATURES

- Built-in ad/tracker blocking (Brave Shields)- Automatic HTTPS upgrades- Script blocking- Fingerprint protection- BAT cryptocurrency integration- Brave Rewards- Private browsing with Tor- IPFS support- Chrome extension compatibility

PRIVACY FEATURES

- Shields - Block ads, trackers, scripts- Private tabs with Tor - Anonymous browsing- No telemetry - Privacy by default- Fingerprint randomization

BRAVE REWARDS

Opt-in system that rewards users with BAT (Basic Attention Token) for viewing privacy-respecting ads. Users can tip content creators.

CAVEATS

Some websites may not work with aggressive blocking. BAT rewards availability varies by region. Sync requires Brave account. Some find built-in crypto features unnecessary. Based on Chromium (Google project).

HISTORY

Brave was created by Brendan Eich (JavaScript creator, Mozilla co-founder) and launched in 2016 to provide privacy-focused browsing with an alternative ad model.