lynx ☆
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Description:
Text-based web browser
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: browser text-based terminal web-client internet
Install: brew install lynx
About:
Lynx is a highly configurable, text-based web browser and client for the Gopher and HTTP protocols. It renders web pages as plain text, ignoring images and complex layouts, which makes it exceptionally fast and lightweight. Its primary value lies in providing web access on systems without a graphical environment or for rapid navigation via the keyboard.
Key Features:
  • Keyboard-driven navigation and minimal interface
  • Supports HTTP, HTTPS, Gopher, and FTP protocols
  • Highly configurable via the lynx.cfg file
  • Runs on virtually any terminal or operating system
Use Cases:
  • Browsing the web on headless servers or remote terminals
  • Automating web interactions or scraping via scripts
  • Testing website accessibility and structure without visual rendering
Alternatives:
  • w3m – Similar text-based browser, often noted for better table rendering and image display support.
  • elinks – Fork of Links, offering more advanced features like JavaScript support and 256-color terminal support.
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