bombadillo ☆

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Description:
Non-web browser, designed for a growing list of protocols

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 2.4.0@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Networking

Tags: gopher terminal browser cli text-based

Install: brew install bombadillo

About:
Bombadillo is a non-web browser specifically designed for navigating protocols beyond HTTP, such as Gopher and Finger. It provides a keyboard-driven, terminal-based interface that prioritizes speed and simplicity for accessing distributed information systems. This tool serves as a gateway to the 'small internet,' offering a focused alternative to modern graphical web browsers.

Key Features:

Supports Gopher, Finger, and other non-HTTP protocols
Keyboard-driven, terminal-based user interface
Local file system navigation capabilities
Extensible via configuration files

Use Cases:

Browsing Gopher space and other text-based distributed networks
Accessing legacy internet protocols from the command line
Reading local text files and documentation in a structured browser

Alternatives:

Lynx – Lynx is primarily a text-based web browser for HTTP/HTTPS, whereas Bombadillo specializes in non-web protocols like Gopher.
Germ – Germ is a Gopher client, but Bombadillo offers multi-protocol support and a more comprehensive file system browser.

License: GPL-3.0-or-later

Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, arm64_monterey, arm64_big_sur, sonoma, ventura, monterey, big_sur, catalina, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Oct 10, 2025 2:55am		0	VERSION_BUMP	bb860ce2
Sep 12, 2025 6:54pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	1361ac1a