Elinks is a text-based web browser that runs on Linux and Unix-like operating systems. It provides a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to browse the web without the need for a graphical user interface (GUI). Elinks has a wide range of features, including support for HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, as well as support for tabbed browsing, bookmarks, and more.
Overview
Elinks is a command-line tool, meaning that it is run from the terminal. To start Elinks, simply open a terminal and type elinks followed by the URL of the website you want to visit. For example, to visit the Google homepage, you would type:
elinks https://www.google.com
Once you have launched Elinks, you can navigate through the website using the arrow keys and other keyboard shortcuts. Elinks provides a range of keyboard shortcuts that allow you to perform various tasks, such as opening a new tab, searching for text on the current page, and more.
Elinks also provides a range of configuration options that allow you to customize the behavior of the browser. These options can be set in the ~/.elinks/elinks.conf file. For example, you can change the default font size, set a custom homepage, or enable or disable various features.
Options
Elinks provides a range of options that can be used to customize the behavior of the browser. The available options are listed in the table below:
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
-config-dir <path> |
Specify a custom configuration directory |
-dump |
Dump the contents of a webpage to standard output |
-dump-color-mode <mode> |
Specify the color mode for dumped output |
-dump-charset <charset> |
Specify the character set for dumped output |
-dump-width <width> |
Specify the width of dumped output |
-no-connect |
Do not connect to the internet |
-no-home |
Do not use the home page |
-no-references |
Do not show references |
-no-numbering |
Do not show numbering |
-no-scrollbars |
Do not show scrollbars |
-no-mouse |
Do not use the mouse |
-no-terminal-title |
Do not set the terminal title |
-version |
Display version information |
Troubleshooting Tips
If you experience issues with Elinks, there are a few troubleshooting tips that may help:
- If you are having trouble connecting to the internet, ensure that your network connection is working and that you have the correct network settings configured.
- If Elinks is not displaying webpages correctly, try adjusting the color mode or character set using the
-dump-color-modeand-dump-charsetoptions. - If you are having trouble with keyboard shortcuts, ensure that your terminal emulator is properly configured to send the correct key codes to Elinks.
Notes
- Elinks is a powerful and versatile web browser that is ideal for users who prefer a text-based interface or who need to browse the web from a terminal.
- Elinks is highly customizable, with a wide range of configuration options that allow users to tailor the browser to their specific needs.
- Elinks is free and open-source software, licensed under the GPL.