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microsoft-edge

edge browser for Linux

TLDR

Open browser

$ microsoft-edge
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Open URL
$ microsoft-edge [https://example.com]
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Open in private mode
$ microsoft-edge --inprivate
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Open file
$ microsoft-edge [file.html]
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New window
$ microsoft-edge --new-window [url]
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Profile directory
$ microsoft-edge --user-data-dir=[/path/to/profile]
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SYNOPSIS

microsoft-edge [options] [url]

DESCRIPTION

microsoft-edge is Microsoft Edge browser for Linux. It's based on Chromium.
The tool provides web browsing with Microsoft services integration. Supports extensions and sync.

PARAMETERS

URL

URL to open.
--inprivate
Private browsing mode.
--new-window
Open in new window.
--user-data-dir DIR
Profile directory.
--app URL
Open as app.
--help
Display help information.

CAVEATS

Chromium-based. Microsoft account for sync. Proprietary software.

HISTORY

Microsoft Edge for Linux was released in 2020, bringing the Chromium-based browser to Linux.

SEE ALSO

> TERMINAL_GEAR

Curated for the Linux community

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