microsoft-edge

edge browser for Linux

TLDR

Open browser

$ microsoft-edge

Open URL

$ microsoft-edge [https://example.com]

Open in private mode

$ microsoft-edge --inprivate

Open file

$ microsoft-edge [file.html]

New window

$ microsoft-edge --new-window [url]

Profile directory

$ microsoft-edge --user-data-dir=[/path/to/profile]

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 the URL in app mode (no toolbar or address bar).

--incognito

Alias for --inprivate on some builds.

--proxy-server HOST:PORT

Use the specified proxy server for connections.

--disable-extensions

Start with all extensions disabled.

--version

Display browser version.

--help

Display help information.

INSTALL

nix profile install nixpkgs#microsoft-edge

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.