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Description
Basilisk is a web browser built on the Unified XUL Platform (UXP), showcasing the functionality that closely resembles pre-Servo Firefox. This free and open-source browser utilizes a Firefox-like interface and operates similarly to its predecessor. It leverages the Goanna rendering engine, a derivative of Gecko, while drawing from the Mozilla codebase without incorporating Servo or Rust. Basilisk serves primarily as a reference application to facilitate the ongoing development of the XUL platform it is based on, and it also presents itself as a viable alternative to Firefox. As development software, Basilisk is essentially in a perpetual "beta" phase, which means users may encounter bugs and are advised that it is offered in its current state with possible flaws. Furthermore, like other projects within the open-source community, it is provided without any guarantees or assurances regarding its suitability for any specific use case, highlighting the importance of user discretion. This aspect of the software reinforces the collaborative nature of its development, inviting contributions and feedback from the community.
Description
Experience a preview of our cutting-edge web browser by trying out Firefox Nightly, which serves as an experimental platform for testing and development. Nightly, being unstable, automatically sends data to Mozilla and occasionally to our partners to assist with troubleshooting and exploring new ideas. It receives daily updates, with the release notes being constantly refreshed to showcase features that have matured enough to benefit from user insights and feedback on bugs. One notable feature is the browser toolbox, which allows users to enable or disable multiprocess behavior as needed (bug). Users can easily switch between two operational modes, and developers will appreciate the enhanced speed of the devtools console, which significantly improves the overall experience for those who rely on it. Today marks the launch of Firefox 100, a significant milestone release that also represents our ongoing commitment to excellence! A big shoutout to all the contributors whose efforts made the release of Firefox 100 possible!
API Access
Has API
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API Access
Has API
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Pricing Details
Free
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Pricing Details
Free
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
No
Linux
Yes
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
Yes
iPad App
Yes
Android App
Yes
Windows
Yes
Mac
Yes
Linux
Yes
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Basilisk
Website
www.basilisk-browser.org
Vendor Details
Company Name
Mozilla Foundation
Founded
2003
Country
United States
Website
www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/channel/desktop/