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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

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