opera

web browser

TLDR

Start Opera browser

$ opera

Open URL

$ opera [https://example.com]

Open in new window

$ opera --new-window [url]

Private browsing

$ opera --private

Start with specific profile

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

SYNOPSIS

opera [options] [url]

DESCRIPTION

opera is the Opera web browser. Chromium-based browser with built-in features.
The browser includes VPN, ad blocker, and workspaces. Cross-platform.

PARAMETERS

URL

URL to open.

--new-window

Open in new window.

--private

Private browsing mode.

--user-data-dir DIR

Profile directory.

--help

Display help information.

CAVEATS

Proprietary software. Chromium-based. Built-in VPN limited.

HISTORY

Opera was created in 1995 as one of the early alternative web browsers.