felinks ☆
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Description:
Text mode browser and Gemini, NNTP, FTP, Gopher, Finger, and BitTorrent client
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 0.18.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: text-browser terminal gemini nntp bittorrent cli
Install: brew install felinks
About:
Elinks is a text-based web browser and versatile internet client that supports multiple protocols including HTTP, HTTPS, Gemini, NNTP, FTP, Gopher, Finger, and BitTorrent. It provides a lightweight, terminal-native interface for navigating the web and various network services without requiring a graphical environment. The browser emphasizes speed and efficiency, making it ideal for low-resource systems or remote access scenarios.
Key Features:
  • Multi-protocol support (HTTP, Gemini, NNTP, FTP, Gopher, Finger, BitTorrent)
  • Lightweight and fast terminal-based interface
  • Advanced features like tabbed browsing, bookmarks, and scripting
  • Configurable via GUI menus and configuration files
  • IPv6 and SSL/TLS support
Use Cases:
  • Browsing the web on headless servers or in terminal multiplexers
  • Accessing Gemini, Gopher, and other alternative internet protocols
  • Managing BitTorrent downloads from the command line
  • Reading NNTP newsgroups and FTP file transfers in remote environments
Alternatives:
  • lynx – Lynx is simpler and focuses only on HTTP/HTTPS, while Elinks supports more protocols and advanced features
  • w3m – w3m offers better rendering of complex HTML tables and forms but lacks Elinks' multi-protocol breadth
  • links – Links is the direct predecessor; Elinks adds significant enhancements like tabbed browsing and better JavaScript support
Version History
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Sep 14, 2025 7:24pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 9e7d2c5f
Dec 3, 2024 7:52pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 96a25fe3
Sep 13, 2024 4:29am 0 VERSION_BUMP 3d77bc9d
Feb 2, 2023 1:40pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 3ef0fc59
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