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A fast, minimal browser that protects your privacy

A lightweight web browser that blocks ads and trackers by default, strips page clutter for reading, and organizes tabs into task groups, available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

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Min is a web browser built to be fast and distraction-free, with a focus on privacy. It is an alternative to browsers like Chrome or Firefox, with a simpler interface and a smaller set of features by design.

The browser blocks ads and trackers by default. It also includes a reader view that strips the visual clutter from articles and shows just the text, a full-text search for pages you have previously visited, and a dark theme. Tabs can be organized into groups called Tasks, and bookmarks can be tagged for easier retrieval. There is also built-in integration with password managers.

Min supports userscripts, which are small JavaScript files that modify or extend how websites behave. The community has written a collection of these that can be installed into the browser.

Prebuilt downloads are available from the releases page for Windows, macOS, and several Linux distributions including Debian, Fedora, and Arch. A Raspberry Pi build is also provided. If you prefer to compile it yourself, the repository includes build scripts for each platform, and the development setup requires only Node.js and running npm install.

Translation contributions are welcomed. The README explains how to add a new language or update an existing one by editing a JSON file in the localization directory.

Min is built on top of Electron, which is a framework for wrapping web technology into a desktop application. The project is open source and community-funded through GitHub Sponsors.

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