qutebrowser

Keyboard-driven web browser with vim keybindings

TLDR

Start browser

$ qutebrowser

Open URL

$ qutebrowser [https://example.com]

Open in new window

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

Start with temp basedir

$ qutebrowser --temp-basedir

Set config option

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

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.

PARAMETERS

-t, --target type

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

-T, --temp-basedir

Use temporary directory.

-s opt value, --set opt value

Set configuration option.

-r session, --restore session

Restore session.

-B dir, --basedir dir

Base directory.

--debug

Debug mode.

KEY BINDINGS

o: Open URLO: Open in new tabd: Close tabj/k: Scrollh/l: Historyf: Follow hintsyy: Copy URL/: Search:: Command mode

INSTALL

sudo dnf install qutebrowser

sudo pacman -S qutebrowser

sudo apk add qutebrowser

sudo zypper install qutebrowser

nix profile install nixpkgs#qutebrowser

CAVEATS

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

HISTORY

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.