epiphany-browser1

A simple, clean, beautiful view of the web

Usage

epiphany [OPTION ...] [url]

Overview

epiphany is the codename of GNOME Web, the web browser designed for the GNOME desktop and elementary OS. It offers a simple, clean, beautiful view of the web featuring first-class GNOME and Pantheon desktop integration, using WebKitGTK for web rendering.

Options

--new-window: Open a new browser window instead of a new tab

-l, --load-session=FILE: Load the given session state file

-i, --incognito-mode: Start an instance with user data read-only

-p, --private-instance: Start a private instance with separate user data

-a, --application-mode[=BASENAME]: Start a private instance in web application mode (requires passing either desktop file basename or --profile)

--automation-mode: Start a private instance for WebDriver control

--profile=FILE: Custom profile directory for private instance (optional)

--search [TERM]: Initiate search with given search term

-?, --help: Show help options

--version: Show version

Epiphany has a comprehensive help system. Run the browser and select Help from the menu.

Releases

9 releases since Debian 5.0 (Lenny); the text changed 2 times.

--application-mode since Debian 10 (Buster); --automation-mode since Debian 10 (Buster); --incognito-mode since Debian 10 (Buster); --search since Debian 11 (Bullseye); -a since Debian 10 (Buster); -i since Debian 10 (Buster); -p since Debian 10 (Buster).

--add-bookmark until Debian 9 (Stretch); --bookmarks-editor until Debian 9 (Stretch); --display until Debian 9 (Stretch); --import-bookmarks until Debian 9 (Stretch); --new-tab until Debian 9 (Stretch); -b until Debian 9 (Stretch); -n until Debian 9 (Stretch); -t until Debian 9 (Stretch).