chromium ☆
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Description:
Free and open-source web browser
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: :latest@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @ChromiumDev  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: browser web internet open-source chromium
Install: brew install --cask chromium
About:
Chromium is an open-source web browser project that serves as the foundation for Google Chrome and other browsers. It provides a fast, secure, and stable browsing experience with a minimal user interface. The project focuses on speed, security, and stability, utilizing a multi-process architecture.
Key Features:
  • Multi-process architecture for stability and security
  • V8 JavaScript engine for fast web application execution
  • Built-in developer tools for web debugging and profiling
  • Extensive standards compliance for modern web technologies
Use Cases:
  • General web browsing and development
  • Web application testing and debugging
  • Building custom browser-based applications
Alternatives:
  • google-chrome – Chrome includes proprietary code, automatic updates, and licensed media codecs
  • firefox – Firefox uses the Gecko engine and is backed by the non-profit Mozilla Foundation
Version History
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May 12, 2026 12:20pm :latest 0 VERSION_BUMP 41cb1c36
Sep 23, 2023 10:33pm :latest 0 VERSION_BUMP be6c340d
Aug 11, 2022 9:52am :latest 0 VERSION_BUMP f3e9de24
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