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Browsh
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- Browser client
- The browser client outputs simple HTML or plain text, and the docs say it does not update in real time or provide interactivity.brow.sh · read 12 Oct 2026
- Browser client limits
- The in-browser client lacks TTY feature parity, does not update page contents in real time and cannot log in to sites.brow.sh · read 12 Oct 2026
- Browser dependency
- Browsh requires Firefox 57 or newer; its CLI launches Firefox in headless mode and installs a web extension.brow.sh · read 12 Oct 2026
- Browser engine
- Browsh currently uses Firefox in headless mode and requires Firefox 57 or newer.brow.sh · read 12 Oct 2026
- Built-in ad blocking
- Nobrow.sh · read 24 Sep 2026
- Connection
- The maker recommends Mosh over SSH for remote use and says Mosh can improve connection stability and reduce bandwidth.brow.sh · read 12 Oct 2026
- Connection options
- The maker recommends Mosh for remote use and also documents access through SSH or Browsh's HTTP server mode.brow.sh · read 12 Oct 2026
- Deployment
- A Docker image is available, and the project describes running Browsh on a remote server or cloud VM.brow.sh · read 12 Oct 2026
- Extensions
- Users can add Firefox extensions, such as ad blockers, to Browsh’s Firefox profile.brow.sh · read 12 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker describes Browsh as useful for people with slow or expensive internet connections.tombh.co.uk · read 12 Oct 2026
- Known limitation
- The downloads page describes a known Windows bug and says Windows support has not been a top priority.brow.sh · read 12 Oct 2026
- License
- The public GitHub repository lists the GNU Lesser General Public License v2.1.github.com · read 12 Oct 2026
- Live services
- The live SSH demo and in-browser services are marked temporarily offline; the SSH demo is described as unauthenticated, logged and limited to five-minute sessions.brow.sh · read 12 Oct 2026
- Maintenance
- The maker says Browsh is currently maintained and funded by one person and invites donations.brow.sh · read 12 Oct 2026
- Open source
- Yesbrow.sh · read 24 Sep 2026
- Operating systems
- Downloads are listed for Linux, macOS, Windows, FreeBSD and OpenBSD; the Windows build requires Windows 10 or newer and is marked experimental.brow.sh · read 12 Oct 2026
- Product
- Browsh is a text-based browser that renders modern web content, including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, video and WebGL.brow.sh · read 12 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- It is designed to run on a remote server and be accessed over SSH, Mosh or its in-browser HTML service to reduce bandwidth use and costs.brow.sh · read 12 Oct 2026
