A fast, native, keyboard-first modern browser that thinks with you. Built on WebKit for speed and efficiency, enhanced with AI for smarter browsing.
Spoiler: Not a typical browser. Flakes has no toolbar, no address bar, and minimal chrome. Everything is accessed via keyboard shortcuts and the command palette (⌘K). If you rely on clicking buttons to navigate, this browser is not for you. Built for hackers, writers, and power users who live in their keyboards.
Fast & Native
- Cold start < 500ms(with 10 tabs restore), tab switching < 50ms
- Built on WebKit - lightweight, efficient, zero bloat
- Native macOS integration with Apple Silicon optimization
Smart & Thoughtful
- AI understands your pages, not just your queries
- Keyboard-first design - Vim-style navigation everywhere
- Extends your focus, never interrupts it
- Privacy-first with built-in ad & tracker blocking
- AI features can be disabled for full control
- Distraction-free interface
Core Browser
- Vim-style navigation (h/j/k/l, g/G, link hints)
- Command palette (⌘K) for everything
- Multiple profiles with complete data isolation
- Swipe gestures for navigation and zooming
AI Features (Frequently refined)
- Reflection - AI analyzes pages and generates insights for content worth remembering
- Journal - Daily browsing summaries with reading time, topics, and key insights
- AI Anser - Command palette AI answers / toggle with search engines
Privacy & Security
- Shield - Native ad and tracker blocking using transparent rules
- Per-site camera, microphone, and notification permissions
- Profile-isolated cookies and local storage
- Sandboxed per macOS app security model
"A browser designed for thinking, not scrolling."
Speed is Philosophy. Every interaction must feel instant. Native performance isn't a feature - it's the foundation everything else builds on.
Intelligence, Not Interruption. AI should augment your thinking without demanding attention - we are learning to work with AI, not for it to work for us.
Beyond Tabs & URLs. The web should be more human. We're building toward intent-driven browsing where you express goals, not addresses.
Requirements: macOS 13.0+, Apple Silicon and Intel
- Download the DMG
- Drag to Applications
- Right-click → Open (first launch only)
- Press ⌘K and start exploring
This is a work in progress. I'm iterating quickly and releasing often. Welcome to sending any requests, ideas, or bug reports(including website compatibility issues).
- Report bugs: GitHub Issues
- Share ideas: GitHub Discussions
- Quick feedback: @chagel on 𝕏 or email me
MIT - see LICENSE
Built for people who think with keyboards.