Unelma Browser

Unelma Browser is an open-source web browser designed to provide a fast, secure, and user-friendly browsing experience. Built with privacy and freedom in mind, it aims to empower users with a seamless and customizable way to explore the internet. Developed by Unelma Platforms, Unelma Browser is available for macOS, Windows, and Linux.

Features

• Privacy-Focused: Includes built-in ad-blocking powered by @cliqz/adblocker-electron for a cleaner browsing experience.
• Cross-Platform: Runs on macOS, Windows, and Linux with consistent performance.
• Modern Tech Stack: Built with Electron (v29.1.5), React (v18.2.0), and React Router for a responsive UI.
• Customizable: Offers a user-friendly interface with support for themes and extensions.
• Secure: Regular updates and hardened runtime on macOS ensure a safe browsing environment.
• Open Source: Licensed under the Apache 2.0 License, inviting community contributions.

Installation

Unelma Browser binaries are available for macOS, Windows, and Linux. Download the latest release (v3.2.8 as of May 2025 from the GitHub Releases page.

System Requirements

• macOS: macOS 10.13 or later
• Windows: Windows 10 or later
• Linux: Ubuntu 18.04 or equivalent
• At least 4GB RAM and 500MB disk space

Steps

1. Visit the Releases page.
2. Download the appropriate installer for your operating system (e.g., .dmg for macOS, .exe for Windows, or .AppImage for Linux).
3. Click on Unelma_Browser --> New Browser Window
4. Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions.
5. Launch Unelma Browser from your applications menu.

Usage

Once installed, Unelma Browser is ready to use. Key features include:

• Ad Blocking: Enabled by default to reduce intrusive ads.
• Bookmark Management: Save and organize bookmarks via the history/bookmark menu.
• Custom Themes: Switch between light and dark themes in the settings.
• Developer Tools: Access Electron’s built-in developer tools for debugging (Ctrl+Shift+I or Cmd+Shift+I).

For support, contact [email protected] or join our community on Discord.

Building from Source

To build Unelma Browser from source, ensure you have Node.js (v16 or later) and Git installed.

Prerequisites

• Node.js and npm
• Electron Forge (npm install -g @electron-forge/cli)
• A GitHub account for publishing (optional)

Steps

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/unelmacoin/unelma-browser.git
   cd unelma-browser

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Start the development server:

   npm start

4. Build the application for distribution:

   npm run dist

   This generates installers for Windows (nsis), macOS, and Linux (AppImage) in the out directory.

For macOS, notarization is required. Configure your Apple Developer credentials in build/notarize.js before running npm run publish.

Contributing

We welcome contributions to Unelma Browser! To get started:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch: git checkout -b feature-name.
3. Make your changes and commit: git commit -m "Add feature-name".
4. Push to your branch: git push origin feature-name.
5. Open a pull request on GitHub.

Please read our Contributing Guidelines for details on our code review process and coding standards. Check open issues here for tasks to tackle.

License

Unelma Browser is licensed under the Apache 2.0 License. See the LICENSE file for details.

Contact

• Website: https://www.unelmaplatforms.com
• Email: [email protected]
• Twitter: @unelmaplatforms
• Facebook: Unelma Platforms
• Reddit: r/unelmacoin
• Discord: Join our server

Thank you for using Unelma Browser! Let’s build a freer internet together.