Glide Browser

Glide is a keyboard‑oriented web browser built on Firefox that emphasizes extensibility through a modal key‑mapping system and TypeScript configuration. Users interact primarily via a set of default shortcuts for navigation, scrolling, link hinting, and tab management, with a “normal” mode that can be switched to insert or visual modes for editing and selection. The browser also offers a command line interface for executing actions and searching open tabs.

The design targets users who prefer keyboard control and want to customize behavior per site or globally, supporting fuzzy tab management and site‑specific keymaps. It includes a Web extensions API, allowing additional functionality to be added through extensions. Glide runs on macOS, Linux, and Windows, with experimental Windows support and unsigned binaries that require manual installation confirmation.

Distribution is available via direct downloads for various architectures, as well as package managers such as Homebrew and AUR, providing flexible installation options for developers and power users seeking a highly configurable browsing experience.