Warning
This is a basic, proof-of-concept web browser. It is intended as a framework for building a more advanced browser, not as a full-featured application for daily use. Or hey, maybe you want the most dumbed-down web browser for daily use, well, here you go!
This project is a functional, tabbed web browser built using Python with the PyQt5 and QtWebEngine libraries. It features a custom dark theme and essential browsing tools, serving as a great starting point for further development.
Tabbed Interface: Manage multiple web pages simultaneously with a clean, tabbed layout.
Essential Navigation: A complete toolbar with buttons for Back, Forward, Reload, and Stop, as well as a dedicated Home button that navigates to DuckDuckGo.
Smart URL Bar: The address bar handles both direct URLs and search queries. If you don't enter a valid URL, it automatically performs a search using DuckDuckGo.
Integrated Search: All searches are powered by DuckDuckGo, providing a privacy-focused browsing experience.
Bookmark Management: A dedicated bookmark manager allows you to add, view, and delete your favorite websites. Bookmarks are saved to a bookmarks.txt file.
Download Handler: The browser can handle file downloads, prompting you for a save location and offering to open the file once the download is complete.
Status Bar: A status bar at the bottom displays real-time loading progress and status messages, improving the user experience.
About Dialog: An informational dialog provides details about the application, version, and the current system time.
Custom Dark Theme: The entire application is styled with a sleek, custom dark mode, making it comfortable to use.
Before running the application, you need to install the necessary Python libraries. You can install them using pip:
pip install PyQt5 PyQtWebEngine
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Save the provided code as a Python file, for example, browser.py.
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Open your terminal or command prompt.
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Navigate to the directory where you saved the file.
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Run the script with the following command:
python browser.py
The browser window will open, and you can start navigating the web.
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Open a New Tab: Double-click on the tab bar to open a new tab, or use the "New Tab" button.
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Navigate: Type a URL (e.g., google.com) or a search query (e.g., Python programming) into the address bar and press Enter.
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Bookmarks:
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Click the "Add Bookmark" button to save the current page.
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Click the "View Bookmarks" button to open the bookmark manager.
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Downloads: If you click a download link, a file dialog will appear to let you choose where to save the file. The status bar will show the download progress.