links

The command line tool "links" is a text-based web browser for Unix-like operating systems. It allows users to browse the internet, view web pages, and navigate through hyperlinks entirely through a terminal interface. Developed in the early 1990s, links is known for its simplicity and minimal resource usage, making it a popular choice for accessing the web on low-powered devices or remote servers. It supports various protocols like HTTP, FTP, and SSL/TLS, enabling secure browsing and file transfers. Links also features rendering modes for both text-based browsing and graphic mode with support for images and tables. It offers options for bookmarks, history, and tabbed browsing to enhance user experience and productivity. Moreover, as an open-source project, links continues to be actively maintained and improved by its dedicated community of developers.