Flow Browser

A modern, tabbed web browser with Chrome extension support—built on Electron.

Overview

Flow Browser is a lightweight, feature-rich web browser that combines the power of Chromium with a clean, modern interface. Built on Electron, it offers full support for Chrome extensions, making it a versatile alternative to mainstream browsers.

Features

Modern UI: Clean, intuitive interface built with React 19 and Tailwind CSS
Tab Management: Efficient browsing with multi-tab support
Chrome Extension Support: Install and use extensions from the Chrome Web Store
Extension API Support: Compatible with most Chrome extension APIs
Manifest V3 Support: Ready for the latest extension standards

Packages

Name	Description
shell	The main browser application with tabbed interface
electron-chrome-extensions	Adds Chrome extension API support to Electron
electron-chrome-context-menu	Chrome-style context menu for the browser
electron-chrome-web-store	Integration with the Chrome Web Store

Getting Started

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/your-username/flow-browser.git
cd flow-browser

# Install dependencies and launch the browser
bun install
bun start

Using Extensions

From Chrome Web Store

Navigate to the Chrome Web Store
Browse and install extensions directly from the store

Local Extensions

To test local unpacked extensions:

Place extension folders in the ./extensions directory
Launch the browser to load them automatically

Development

# Build all packages
bun build

# Start
bun start

Technology Stack

Frontend: React 19, Tailwind CSS, Framer Motion
Routing: TanStack Router
Build Tools: Vite, TypeScript, Bun
Runtime: Electron 35 (Chromium)

License

This project is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPL-3.0) - see the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgements

Flow Browser is a fork of electron-browser-shell by Sam Maddock, with enhancements and modifications.

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