minbrowser/min

A fast, minimal browser that protects your privacy

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minbrowser/min has 9k+ stars and 850+ forks on GitHub, is written in JavaScript, and was last pushed on Aug 30, 2026. Data as of . Signed-in members get hourly updates — create a free account.

Summary Information

Updated 54 minutes ago
Added to GitGenius on September 7th, 2026
Created on October 31st, 2015
Open Issues & Pull Requests: 610 (+0)
GitHub issues: Enabled
Number of forks: 870
Total Stargazers: 9,210 (+1)
Total Subscribers: 133 (+0)

Repository Insights (GitGenius)

Median issue/PR response: 2.9 days
Mean response time: 75.7 days
90th percentile: 144.0 days
Tracked items: 160

How this project is maintained

Roughly one issue in three opened in the past year never receives a reply. 98% of open issues come from outside the core team, so the backlog reflects real-world use rather than internal planning. Only 33% of issues opened in the past year have been closed. Three people close 70% of everything that gets resolved.

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Issue Activity (beta)

Open issues: 118
New in 7 days: 1
Closed in 7 days: 0
Avg open age: 828 days
Stale 30+ days: 113
Stale 90+ days: 103

Recent activity

Opened in 7 days: 1
Closed in 7 days: 0
Comments in 7 days: 0
Events in 7 days: 0

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  • OS/Mac (3)

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Detailed Description

Min is a fast, minimal browser that protects your privacy. It prioritizes a distraction-free interface while offering practical browsing features including full-text search over visited pages, ad and tracker blocking, automatic reader view, tab grouping through tasks, bookmark tagging, password manager integration, and dark theme support.

The tool addresses the problem of bloated, privacy-invasive browsers by stripping away unnecessary UI elements and building in privacy protections by default. Its approach centers on a lightweight, focused design that keeps the interface out of the way while still providing essential functionality for everyday browsing.

Min suits developers and privacy-conscious users who want a streamlined alternative to mainstream browsers without sacrificing core features. It works well for those who value simplicity and control over their browsing experience. The project supports installation across multiple platforms through prebuilt binaries, with native packages available for Linux distributions including Debian, RPM-based systems, Arch Linux, and Raspberry Pi. The development setup is straightforward, requiring only Node and npm to build from source, with platform-specific build commands for Windows, macOS, and various Linux architectures.

The project maintains active community engagement through a Discord server for questions and development discussion. The wiki provides comprehensive documentation covering features, keyboard shortcuts, and frequently asked questions. The tool supports userscript extensions, allowing community members to add custom functionality, with documented examples available in the repository.