vieb ☆
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Description:
Vim Inspired Electron Browser
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 12.9.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: browser vim electron productivity keyboard-driven
Install: brew install --cask vieb
About:
Vieb is a keyboard-driven web browser that brings Vim-style navigation to the Electron platform. It allows users to browse the web efficiently using Vim keybindings for movement, tabs, and navigation, eliminating the need for a mouse. The browser is highly configurable, supporting extensions and offering features like ad-blocking and privacy protection.
Key Features:
  • Vim-inspired keybindings for navigation and tab management
  • Built-in ad-blocker and privacy features
  • Highly configurable via config files
  • Supports Electron extensions
  • Command mode for URL navigation and settings
Use Cases:
  • Efficient web browsing for developers and Vim enthusiasts
  • Privacy-focused browsing with minimal distractions
  • Automating web interactions via scripts
Alternatives:
  • qutebrowser – Qt-based alternative with similar Vim philosophy
  • Brave – Privacy-focused browser but lacks native Vim keybindings
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
May 10, 2026 10:40pm 12.9.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 4390d215
Apr 9, 2026 2:10pm 12.8.0 0 VERSION_BUMP c268b3d9
Feb 27, 2026 4:35pm 12.7.0 0 VERSION_BUMP a6198472
Aug 23, 2025 12:17pm 12.4.0 0 VERSION_BUMP a7a1f515
Aug 3, 2025 5:23pm 12.4.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 7a71bd94
Aug 2, 2025 2:37pm 12.4.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 8867e9b5
Nov 10, 2023 9:39am 10.5.0 0 VERSION_BUMP bb2f8bde
Oct 12, 2023 8:57am 10.4.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 6ac56a19
Jun 22, 2023 5:07pm 10.1.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 25cb9fde
Jun 16, 2023 8:10am 10.0.0 0 VERSION_BUMP a41d8282
Apr 3, 2023 4:41am 9.7.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 0f2791f8
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