---
title: b
categories:
  - Tools and applications
---

**b** is a minimal but customizable web browser built on Qt6 and its
Chromium-based engine.

![b](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/hugoocoto/b/main/images/image.png)

## Installation

b depends on Qt6. Build it with:

```
$ make
```

It is also available through the [pm user repository](pm-user-repository.md).

## Usage

```
$ b [--help | URL]
```

| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| `ctrl-l` | Open the search box |
| `ctrl-h` | Open the history navigation box |
| `ctrl-H` | Load stored history |
| `ctrl-t` | Toggle the URL bar |
| `ctrl-[` | Go back |
| `ctrl-]` | Go forward |

Look and keybindings are set in `config.h`; rebuild after changing it. There
is no start page, to keep startup fast.

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## See also

- [Source code](https://github.com/hugoocoto/b) (GPL-3.0)