w3m
Browse the web in a text-based interface
TLDR
Open a URL
Open a URL in monochrome mode
Open a URL without mouse support
Open a new browser tab
Display your browser history
Quit w3m
SYNOPSIS
w3m [options] [URL or local file]
PARAMETERS
-t
Set the tab width.
-o
Set a configuration option.
Use w3m -o to list all possible options.
-dump
Dump the content of the specified URL or local file to standard output.
-dump_head
Dump the HTTP header of the specified URL.
-dump_source
Dump the source code of the specified URL or local file.
-dump_both
Dump both the HTTP header and the content.
-T
Specify the MIME type for the input when using standard input.
-B
Do not use background mode.
-M
Monochrome mode. Disables color output.
-N
Display links as numbers.
-s
Strip line breaks.
-v
Print version information and exit.
-h
Display help message and exit.
-no-cookie
Disable cookie support.
-no-proxy
Disable proxy server support.
DESCRIPTION
w3m is a text-based web browser, meaning it displays web pages within a terminal window. It is designed to be lightweight and fast, making it suitable for use on systems with limited resources or when a graphical web browser is not available or desired. w3m supports tables, frames, SSL connections, color, and external editors. It is highly configurable and can be used to browse web pages, read local HTML files, and even be used as a pager for other programs.
It is particularly useful for accessing web content from the command line, such as in remote server environments or when working over SSH.
CAVEATS
w3m might not render complex web pages perfectly due to its text-based nature.
JavaScript is not supported.
CONFIGURATION FILE
The configuration file for w3m is typically located at ~/.w3m/config. This file allows users to customize various aspects of the browser, such as key bindings, fonts, and default options.
KEY BINDINGS
w3m uses a system of key bindings to navigate and interact with web pages. Common key bindings include using the arrow keys to scroll, 'q' to quit, and Enter to follow a link.
Key bindings can be customized in the configuration file.
HISTORY
w3m was initially developed in Japan.
It is derived from w3.
It is under ongoing development with a focus on stability and terminal-based web browsing.