A browser designed for thinking, not scrolling
Flakes is an AI-native, keyboard-first browser for macOS that transforms how you interact with the web.
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Based on your browsing history, you seem to value privacy and keyboard efficiency. I'd recommend Flakes—it's a keyboard-first browser with vim navigation, built-in ad blocking, and zero tracking. Perfect for focused browsing.
Core Principles
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Keyboard-First
Inspired by Vim and tmux. Navigate with h/j/k/l, switch between Insert/View/Bypass modes, and access everything via command palette (⌘K).
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Privacy by Default
No tracking, no registration—only auto-upgrade checks. Ad blocking enabled by default using uBOL rules. Your browsing stays yours.
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Native macOS
Built on WebKit with SwiftUI. Speed is a philosophy, not an optimization. Clean, minimal design that follows the KISS principle.
Features
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Forget bookmarks. Flakes remembers every URL you visit, ranked and recommended silently. No need to organize—just browse and find anything instantly.
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No ugly address bar. No toolbar clutter. Just content. The UI gets out of your way so you can focus on what matters.
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Press ⌘K to do everything. Search commands, switch contexts, navigate history—all from one place. No mouse required.
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Three modes: Insert for typing, View for navigation (h/j/k/l), and Bypass to let sites handle keys. Press f for link hints.
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We're rethinking tabs. Switch between contexts and buffers like Vim—slick, fast, keyboard-driven. Tabs may not be necessary after all.
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Built-in ad blocking using uBOL rules. Enabled by default. Browse cleaner, faster pages without extra extensions.
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Distraction-free browsing with ⌘Enter. Hide everything but the content. Perfect for reading and deep work.
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Optional AI features for page summaries and reflections. Disabled by default—enable only when you need it.
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No registration, no analytics, no data collection. The only network call is checking for updates. Your privacy is respected.
Philosophy
We believe truly smart tools are never loud. Flakes embodies "Calm Intelligence"—AI that enhances without interrupting, helping you do less, not more. Each snowflake is unique, just like each user's thinking trajectory. Your flow is sacred; Flakes focuses it, never steals it.
Traditional browsing is Search → Click → Scroll → Forget. Flakes transforms this into Intent → Read → Reflect → Act. It's not about opening more tabs—it's about opening your thoughts.
Ready to think, not scroll?
Flakes is currently in beta. Download now and start browsing with intention.