google-chrome-stable

Google Chrome stable release browser

TLDR

Open a URL

$ google-chrome-stable [https://example.com]

Open in incognito mode

$ google-chrome-stable --incognito [https://example.com]

Open in headless mode and print to PDF

$ google-chrome-stable --headless --print-to-pdf=[output.pdf] [https://example.com]

Start with remote debugging enabled

$ google-chrome-stable --remote-debugging-port=[9222]

Disable all extensions

$ google-chrome-stable --disable-extensions

Open in kiosk mode (fullscreen, no UI chrome)

$ google-chrome-stable --kiosk [https://example.com]

Use a custom user data directory

$ google-chrome-stable --user-data-dir=[/path/to/profile]

SYNOPSIS

google-chrome-stable [options] [URL...]

google-chrome-stable is the command-line launcher for the stable release of Google Chrome. It shares most functionality with the open-source Chromium browser but includes Google-specific features like automatic updates, proprietary codecs, and integration with Google services.Common command-line options are identical to Chromium, including headless mode, remote debugging, user profile management, and various flags for development and testing. The command name varies by system: google-chrome, google-chrome-stable, or simply chrome may be available.

PARAMETERS

--incognito

Open in private browsing mode.

--headless

Run without a visible UI (for automation and testing).

--print-to-pdf=file

Print page to PDF (use with --headless).

--remote-debugging-port=port

Enable remote debugging on the specified port.

--disable-extensions

Disable all browser extensions.

--no-sandbox

Disable the sandbox (for testing environments).

--disable-gpu

Disable GPU hardware acceleration.

--user-data-dir=dir

Use a custom user data directory for the profile.

--proxy-server=proxy

Route traffic through a specified proxy server.

--window-size=W,H

Set initial window dimensions (e.g., 1024,768).

--app=URL

Launch URL in application mode (minimal UI).

--kiosk

Launch in kiosk mode (fullscreen, restricted UI).

--new-window

Open URL in a new window instead of a new tab.

google-chrome-stable