What is surf?

Surf is a minimalistic web browser designed on the WebKit2/GTK+ framework, allowing users to effortlessly access websites and navigate hyperlinks. It is compatible with the XEmbed protocol, enabling it to be integrated into other applications, and users can modify its settings to direct surf to various URIs with ease. The navigation process is straightforward, as users can simply click on links or press Ctrl-g to enter a new URL. Although it is possible to compile a personalized version of WebKit, the complexities involved in the packaging can be significant. By default, surf operates using the stable release of WebKit2GTK, but users can still access an older branch based on WebKit1GTK if desired. Development for surf is active, and interested users can check out its source code repository or download it using simple commands. While implementing adblocking can present challenges, there are effective and uncomplicated methods to achieve it. For example, the gethostszero file can be modified to generate the required /etc/hosts file, and users can set up a cronjob to automate updates and the execution of hosts-gen. This approach significantly enhances the browsing experience by minimizing distractions and unwanted ads. Overall, surf continues to evolve, reflecting its developers' commitment to providing a user-friendly experience.

Pricing

Price Starts At:
Free
Free Version:
Free Version available.

Integrations

No integrations listed.

Screenshots and Video

surf Screenshot 1

Company Facts

Company Name:
suckless.org
Company Website:
surf.suckless.org

Product Details

Deployment
Linux
Training Options
Documentation Hub
Support
Web-Based Support

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
English

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