{
  "id": 20200949,
  "title": "Emacs Is My Browser",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/emacs-is-my-browser",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-15T15:21:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hacker News",
    "slug": "hacker-news",
    "url": "https://joshblais.com/blog/emacs-as-my-browser/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Emacs user has embraced browsing the web within his Emacs environment, finding EWW (Emacs Web Wowser) to be a viable alternative to modern browsers like chromium and firefox. EWW supports images and gifs, providing a practical solution for most web browsing needs without getting sidetracked by distracting content. This approach helps maintain focus on creativity and depth, pushing away from the overwhelming distractions and rabbit holes that modern browsers can often lead to. The user also believes in moving away from centralized platforms like Discord and big tech, advocating for a more open and less cluttered internet experience. By configuring Emacs to handle tasks such as opening PDFs, videos, and gopher/gemini links, the user is able to utilize the terminal browser for a wide range of activities. The use of privacy-respecting tools like Searx as the default search engine further solidifies the user's commitment to a more secure and less intrusive online experience.",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}