browsh

Start browsh

$ browsh

$ browsh --startup-url [URL]

$ <Ctrl l>

$ <Ctrl q>

$ browsh [[-h|--help]]

browsh [options] [URL]

-v, --version
    Display the version number and exit.

-h, --help
    Display help information and exit.

[URL]
    Open the specified URL in Browsh. If omitted, Browsh starts with a blank page.

--http-server-addr

Browsh is a fully-modern text-based browser that renders anything that a modern browser can, within a terminal emulator. It does this by utilizing a headless browser (Firefox) to create a purely text-based version of a website. This allows users to access the web on remote servers, over low-bandwidth connections, or in environments where a graphical interface is unavailable. Browsh supports modern web technologies like HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and even video playback through a terminal-based video player.

Browsh is particularly useful for accessing websites from SSH sessions, viewing web pages on servers without a GUI, or simply for conserving bandwidth when browsing the web. Its text-based output makes it a suitable choice for screen readers and other assistive technologies.

Its core features are: fully capable web browsing inside a terminal, low bandwidth usage, accessibility via screen readers and VNC.

Browsh relies on a headless browser (Firefox) which consumes system resources. Performance may be impacted on resource-constrained systems. Certain complex websites may not render perfectly in text format. Requires Firefox to be installed. Make sure the browsh repository is up to date before use.

Ctrl+L: Go to URL.
Ctrl+R: Reload page.
Ctrl+H: Show history.
Ctrl+J: Show downloads.
Ctrl+Q: Quit Browsh.
Arrow keys: Scroll the page.
Page Up/Down: Scroll the page fast.
g/G: Go to the top/bottom.

Browsh's behavior can be configured through environment variables, which allow you to customize various aspects such as HTTP proxy settings, font rendering, and default URL. Consult the Browsh documentation for a full list of configuration options.

Browsh can be accessed remotely through its HTTP server interface. This allows you to control Browsh from a remote machine via a web browser or other client. See '--http-server-addr' and '--http-server-port' parameters.

Browsh was created to provide a modern web browsing experience within a text-based environment. It addresses the limitations of older text-based browsers by leveraging the capabilities of a headless Firefox instance. Its development focused on accessibility, low-bandwidth usage, and remote server access. The project has evolved over time with ongoing improvements to rendering accuracy and feature support.

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