Browsh is a purely text-based browser that can run in most TTY terminal environments and in any
browser. The terminal client is currently more advanced than the browser client.
Publisher’s description
What is Browsh?
Browsh by Browsh is open-source Windows software in the remote desktop category. It ranks 27th by popularity among remote desktop in this catalogue. It is written in JavaScript.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit and ARM Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (browsh-org/browsh) has 19,098 stars. Similar programs include TeamViewer, UltraVNC and TigerVNC.
Project description on GitHub: “A fully-modern text-based browser, rendering to TTY and browsers”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
- Large user base
Cons
- No update for more than a year
In short: Browsh is an open-source remote desktop tool for 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit and ARM PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is Browsh safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
97358D33E1D8931C20D55EDF10E88CABE8BB451410DD1EBEB63DF2E02C17F8CA· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the browsh-org/browsh repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- No dangerous workflows10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared10
- Code review4
- Pinned dependencies2
- Actively maintained0
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Security policy0
- Fuzzing0
- Signed releases0
- Static code analysis0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8.2Latest | January 31, 2023 | — | 32-bit PortableARM64 Portable64-bit PortableARM Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id browsh.browsh -eProgram files (.exe): browsh.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Browsh
- Category
- Remote desktop
- Licence
- LGPL-2.1
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/browsh-org/browsh
- Written in
- JavaScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit, ARM
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.8.2
- Released
- January 31, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- February 6, 2024
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 19,098
- GitHub forks
- 480
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- browsh.browsh
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Browsh free?
Yes. Browsh is open-source software under the LGPL-2.1 licence.
Is Browsh safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Browsh with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does Browsh run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Can I use Browsh without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Browsh?
TeamViewer, UltraVNC, TigerVNC, NETworkManager and Terminals. The alternatives page compares them.
