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vimb vs Luakit: catalog facts
vimbLuakit
Free

Free and open source.

Free

Free and open source under the GNU GPLv3.

Linux Linux
  • Vim-style modal controls with per-mode keybindings
  • Settings changeable at runtime
  • Deep customisation through Lua configuration
  • Keyboard navigation with link hints
  • Keyboard-centric design has a learning curve
  • Built on GTK and WebKitGTK, so aimed at Linux-style desktops
  • Security depends on the WebKitGTK version your distribution packages
  • BSD, Solaris and Windows via WSL work but are not actively supported
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-3.0
No account needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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