Nyxt: The Emacs-Inspired Browser for Developers
2025-08-14
Nyxt is an unconventional web browser built on the philosophy of Emacs: highly customizable and keyboard-driven. Written in Common Lisp and licensed under the BSD 3-clause license, it prioritizes Linux users and empowers developers to extend its functionality. While inspired by Emacs, Nyxt runs independently and supports vi and CUA keybindings. The current 3.x series uses WebKitGTK, while the upcoming 4.0 will leverage Electron for improved performance and cross-platform support (macOS and Windows). Nyxt's minimalist interface and extensive customization options appeal to developers seeking ultimate efficiency, but its steep learning curve and limited community resources present a challenge.
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