Linux · Internet & Browsers
Vieb
Vim Inspired Electron Browser
by Jelmer van Arnhem
Official site: flathub.org
About Vieb
Vim bindings for the web by design.
Vieb is the Vim Inspired Electron Browser.
Features:
Free, open source, fast and secure
Local first adblocking, auto-complete, AMP protection, custom redirects and more, all without web requests
Privacy with strict permission system, navigator overrides, firefox mode, custom WebRTC policy and more
Accessible with custom themes, full interface & fontsize scaling, page zooming, spellcheck and mouse support
Security settings with permissions, cache usage, cookie management, (auto-)download settings and more
Window splitting with buffer, split, Vexplore and Ctrl-w bindings, for multi-window browsing
Map commands for completely custom keyboard sequences, keystrokes, commands and actions
Viebrc config file for all custom/Vim/Vieb commands to configure settings permanently
Set command for runtime setting configuration exactly like Vim
Vim-compatible options: showcmd, timeout, colorscheme, maxmapdepth, spelllang, splitright, smartcase etc.
Container tabs with colored grouping, auto-clearing, individual cookies and tab restore from containers
Ad-blocker with cosmetic filtering, optional updater, custom lists and uses easylist/easyprivacy by default
Tabs including audio indicator, a toggle for multi-line tabs, pinned tabs, muted tabs and suspended tabs
Offline help documentation always available upon pressing F1
And much, much more. For more details, visit https://vieb.dev/features
How to install Vieb
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub dev.vieb.Vieb
- Open Vieb once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Vieb free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where Vieb is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install Vieb from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub dev.vieb.Vieb. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Vieb safe?
Vieb downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.