Ora Browser

Fast, native WebKit browser for macOS.

[!NOTE] Ora is still in active development and is not ready for daily use yet.

Overview

Ora is a macOS browser built with SwiftUI, AppKit, and WebKit. The project aims for a native, low-friction browsing experience without layering on unnecessary product surface area.

Highlights

Native macOS UI
WebKit-based browsing
Built-in content blocking and privacy protections
Search engine customization
URL suggestions and quick launcher
Developer-focused features

Quick Start

git clone https://github.com/the-ora/browser.git
cd browser
./scripts/setup.sh
open Ora.xcodeproj

The setup script installs required tooling, installs git hooks, and regenerates the Xcode project.

Development

Main app target: ora
Project configuration is managed with XcodeGen in project.yml
Regenerate the project after config changes with xcodegen
Run tests in Xcode with Product > Test or via xcodebuild test -scheme ora -destination "platform=macOS"

Docs

License

Ora Browser is licensed under GPL-3.0. Third-party libraries used by this project are licensed under their own open-source licenses.

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README