iTerm2 Web Browser
5 hours ago
- #iTerm2
- #Web Browsing
- #Productivity
- iTerm2 includes built-in web browsing capabilities that integrate with its window/tab/split pane hierarchy.
- Enable the browser by installing the plugin and setting the profile type to Web Browser in settings.
- Enterprise users can block the browser plugin by restricting its bundle ID.
- Browser features can be disabled by hiding them in advanced settings.
- Navigation and window management in browser profiles use standard iTerm2 shortcuts, with some exceptions like Back/Forward navigation.
- Text selection, copying, and find functions work similarly to terminal sessions.
- AI integration allows linking browser sessions to AI chats for summarizing or analyzing web pages.
- Privacy features include /dev/null mode, popup blocking, and simple ad blocking.
- Remote access is possible via SSH integration with specific URLs.
- Bookmarks, named marks, and organization tools help manage browsing sessions.
- Instant Replay captures browser sessions, and Global Search can search across sessions.
- Automation features include key bindings, triggers, snippets, and broadcast input.
- Content management tools include Reader Mode, distraction removal, and element removal.
- The browser is built on WKWebView and identifies as Safari for compatibility.
- Limitations include no Python API for browsers, no passkey support, and limited advanced ad blocking.
- The feature was inspired by a colleague's suggestion and provides a unified terminal and browser experience.