qutebrowser ☆

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Description:
Keyboard-driven, vim-like browser based on PyQt5

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 3.6.3@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: browser vim keyboard-driven qt minimalist

Install: brew install --cask qutebrowser

About:
qutebrowser is a lightweight, keyboard-focused web browser that combines the efficiency of vim-like navigation with the power of the QtWebEngine. It allows users to manage tabs, scroll, and interact with web content entirely from the keyboard, minimizing reliance on the mouse. Highly configurable and scriptable via Python, it is ideal for power users seeking a minimalist yet powerful browsing experience.

Key Features:

Vim-inspired keyboard shortcuts for navigation and tab management
Minimalist, ad-free user interface
Highly configurable via simple config files
Built on the QtWebEngine for modern web standards support

Use Cases:

Power users seeking efficient, keyboard-driven workflows
Developers wanting a distraction-free browsing environment
Users with RSI or those avoiding mouse usage

Alternatives:

Vimium – Vimium is a browser extension for Chrome/Firefox, whereas qutebrowser is a standalone application with deeper system integration.
Lynx – Lynx is a text-only browser for terminals, while qutebrowser offers a full graphical rendering engine.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Aug 26, 2025 9:00pm	3.5.1	0	VERSION_BUMP	1911f3d9
Aug 5, 2025 2:22pm	3.5.1	0	VERSION_BUMP	1c050096