carbonyl
About carbonyl
Carbonyl is a Chromium-based browser designed to run directly within a terminal. It supports a wide range of web technologies, including WebGL, WebGPU, audio and video playback, and animations. The browser is optimized for terminal environments, starting quickly and running efficiently with minimal CPU usage. It does not require a window server, making it suitable for use in safe-mode consoles or over SSH.
Originally developed as part of the `html2svg` project, Carbonyl now serves as the runtime behind it. It is available for installation via Docker, npm, or precompiled binaries for macOS and Linux. The browser is tested on Linux distributions like Debian, Ubuntu, and Arch, as well as macOS and Windows 11 with WSL.
Key features
- Supports WebGL, WebGPU, audio, and video playback
- Runs at 60 FPS with minimal CPU usage
- Operates without a window server
- Compatible with SSH connections
- Available via Docker, npm, and precompiled binaries
- Supports Linux, macOS, and Windows 11 with WSL
Download v0.0.3
Feb 18, 2023Frequently asked questions
- Is carbonyl free?
- Yes. carbonyl is free and open-source software, distributed under the BSD-3-Clause license.
- Which platforms does carbonyl support?
- carbonyl provides downloads for macOS, Linux.
- What is the latest version of carbonyl?
- The latest version is v0.0.3, released on Feb 18, 2023.
- What is Carbonyl?
- Carbonyl is a Chromium-based browser that runs directly within a terminal, supporting modern web technologies like WebGL, WebGPU, and media playback.
- How can I install Carbonyl?
- Carbonyl can be installed using Docker, npm, or by downloading precompiled binaries for macOS and Linux.
- What platforms does Carbonyl support?
- Carbonyl is tested on Linux (Debian, Ubuntu, Arch), macOS, and Windows 11 with WSL.
- What license does Carbonyl use?
- The license for Carbonyl is not explicitly mentioned in the provided source.
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