Kristall is a browser without support for css/js/wasm or graphical websites.
It can display user-styled documents in several formats, including gemini, html, markdown, … provided by a server via gemini, gopher, http, finger, …
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Browser-like UI based on Qt5.
- Light/dark theme.
- Fully customizable document styling.
- In-browser rendering of text, images and video.
- Searchable/viewable navigation history.
- Favourite lists with categories.
- Document outlines
- TLS with TOFU and CA support
- First-class client certificate support
- First-class cross-platform support. Enjoy all features on all supported platforms including Linux, OpenBSD, FreeBSD, NetBSD, macOS, and Windows.
Website: kristall.random-projects.net
Support: GitHub Code Repository
Developer: Felix Queißner
License: GNU General Public License v3.0
Kristall is written in C++. Learn C++ with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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