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Description
Surf is a lightweight web browser built on the WebKit2/GTK+ framework, enabling users to view websites and navigate links seamlessly. It supports the XEmbed protocol, allowing for integration within other applications, and users can easily direct surf to different URIs by adjusting its settings. Navigation is intuitive, facilitated by simply clicking on links or pressing Ctrl-g to enter a new web address. While you can compile your own version of WebKit, the packaging process is notoriously complex. By default, surf utilizes the stable upstream version of WebKit2GTK, although a branch based on the older WebKit1GTK is still accessible. The development of surf is ongoing, and users can explore its source code repository or obtain a copy using straightforward commands. Though adblocking can be a complex endeavor, there are straightforward workarounds available. For instance, the gethostszero file can be repurposed to create the necessary /etc/hosts file, and setting up a cronjob can automate the file updates and the execution of hosts-gen. This makes it easier for users to maintain their browsing experience without unwanted distractions.
Description
Weinre, pronounced similarly to "winery" or "weiner," stands for WEb INspector REmote and serves as a debugger for web pages, much like FireBug for Firefox and the web inspector for WebKit-based browsers, but it is specifically designed for remote debugging on mobile devices such as smartphones. Created during a time when no remote debuggers existed for mobile platforms, weinre has paved the way for more recent tools that some platforms now offer as part of their development suite. It utilizes the user interface code from WebKit's web inspector project, making it familiar to users who have experience with Safari's web inspector or Chrome's Developer Tools. Typically, the client application is launched in a desktop or laptop browser while the target web page is displayed on a mobile device, allowing for seamless debugging. Notably, weinre operates entirely through conventional JavaScript without relying on any native code within the browser environment, ensuring broad compatibility and ease of use. Its remote debugging capabilities have proven invaluable for developers working on web applications intended for mobile access, making it a vital tool in the web development landscape.
API Access
Has API
API Access
Has API
Integrations
Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Pricing Details
Free
Free Trial
Free Version
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
Free Version
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Vendor Details
Company Name
suckless.org
Website
surf.suckless.org
Vendor Details
Company Name
Apache Software Foundation
Country
United States
Website
people.apache.org/~pmuellr/weinre/docs/latest/