vivaldi-stable

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$ tldr chromium

vivaldi-stable [options] [URL]

--incognito
    Launches the Vivaldi browser in incognito (private browsing) mode, preventing the storage of browsing history, cookies, site data, or information entered in forms.

--start-maximized
    Starts the Vivaldi browser window in a maximized state.

--start-fullscreen
    Starts the Vivaldi browser in full-screen mode, typically hiding window controls and system toolbars.

--app=URL
    Runs Vivaldi in application mode, opening the specified URL in a simplified window without standard browser UI elements like address bar, tabs, or bookmarks.

--user-data-dir=PATH
    Specifies an alternative directory for user profile data (e.g., bookmarks, history, extensions, cookies) instead of the default location.

--disable-gpu
    Disables the use of the graphics processing unit (GPU) for hardware acceleration, forcing software rendering. Useful for troubleshooting display issues.

--proxy-server=host:port
    Specifies a proxy server to use for all outgoing connections. Can also include a protocol (e.g., 'socks5://host:port').

URL
    Opens the specified URL in a new tab or window. If omitted, the browser's default start page or restored session will open.

vivaldi-stable is the command-line executable for launching the stable version of the Vivaldi web browser on Linux systems. Vivaldi is a Chromium-based browser developed by Vivaldi Technologies, co-founded by Jon Stephenson von Tetzchner. It's renowned for its highly customizable user interface and features designed for power users, such as:
- Advanced tab management (tab stacking, tiled tabs)
- Built-in mail client, calendar, and RSS reader
- Note-taking functionality
- Extensive keyboard shortcut customization
- Vertical tabs and configurable side panels

The command initiates the browser process, opening new windows or tabs, and can accept a wide array of standard Chromium command-line flags for advanced configuration, debugging, or specific startup behaviors. It integrates with the desktop environment, allowing for opening URLs directly from the command line or other applications, making it a versatile tool for both everyday browsing and specific development or testing scenarios.

The vivaldi-stable command itself has very few unique flags; most of its command-line options are inherited directly from the underlying Chromium project it is built upon. Therefore, comprehensive documentation for all possible flags often requires consulting Chromium command-line switch references, rather than a dedicated Vivaldi man page. Users should be aware that running Vivaldi with many extensions or complex tabs can be resource-intensive, similar to other Chromium-based browsers.

Since vivaldi-stable supports a vast number of Chromium command-line switches, users can often find more detailed and up-to-date documentation on Chromium's official developer resources or by searching for 'Chromium command line switches'. Additionally, running vivaldi-stable --help or vivaldi-stable --version might provide basic information, but not an exhaustive list of all supported flags. For an internal list of experimental features and flags, navigate to vivaldi://flags within the browser itself.

By default, Vivaldi stores user profile data (history, bookmarks, extensions, cookies, etc.) in a directory typically located at ~/.config/vivaldi/Default (or ~/.config/vivaldi-snapshot/Default for snapshot versions) on Linux systems. This directory can be changed using the --user-data-dir flag.

Vivaldi Technologies was founded in 2013 by Jon Stephenson von Tetzchner, co-founder and former CEO of Opera Software, alongside Tatsuki Tomita. The browser was conceived as a response to Opera's transition from its proprietary Presto layout engine to Chromium, which many power users felt led to a loss of key features and customization. Vivaldi's first technical preview was released in January 2015, and the first stable version, 1.0, was launched in April 2016. Its development has consistently focused on restoring and enhancing advanced browser functionality, appealing to users who desire extensive control and customization over their browsing experience.

google-chrome-stable(1), chromium-browser(1), firefox(1), xdg-open(1)