qutebrowser

Start browser

$ qutebrowser

$ qutebrowser [https://example.com]

$ qutebrowser --target window [https://example.com]

$ qutebrowser --temp-basedir

$ qutebrowser --set [content.javascript.enabled] [false]

qutebrowser [options] [urls...]

qutebrowser is a keyboard-driven web browser with vim-style keybindings. It uses QtWebEngine and focuses on minimalism and keyboard efficiency.
The browser is highly configurable through a Python config file and commands, appealing to users who prefer keyboard-centric workflows.

-t, --target type

How to open URL (tab, tab-bg, window).

Use temporary directory.

Set configuration option.

Restore session.

Base directory.

Debug mode.

o: Open URL
O: Open in new tab
d: Close tab
j/k: Scroll
h/l: History
f: Follow hints
yy: Copy URL
/: Search
:: Command mode

Some sites may not work (WebEngine limitations). Extension support limited. Learning curve for keybindings. Qt dependency large.

qutebrowser was created by Florian Bruhin starting in 2013. It fills the niche for keyboard-driven browsers like uzbl and vimperator, but with modern web engine support.

firefox(1), chromium(1), surf(1), w3m(1)