w3m
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Description:
Pager/text based browser
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 0.5.3-git20230121@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: browser terminal text-based web cli
Install: brew install w3m
About:
W3m is a lightweight, text-based web browser and pager that renders HTML pages in a terminal environment. It provides a fast and efficient way to browse the web over SSH or on systems without a graphical interface. Its low resource footprint makes it ideal for remote administration and accessing documentation on headless servers.
Key Features:
  • Renders tables and frames within the terminal
  • Supports SSL/TLS for secure connections
  • Minimal dependencies and low memory usage
  • Inline image display support via external viewers
Use Cases:
  • Browsing documentation on headless Linux servers
  • Accessing web interfaces over slow SSH connections
  • Automated web scraping or data retrieval via scripts
Alternatives:
  • Lynx – Lynx is the most common alternative; W3m distinguishes itself by supporting table and frame rendering.
  • Links – Links offers a more graphical interface in the terminal (using direct framebuffer access) but is slightly heavier.
Version History
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Sep 10, 2025 5:16pm 0.5.3-git20230121 0 VERSION_BUMP aecb28b8