Browse Fast in Text Mode With links2

Open pages quickly as text, with an optional framebuffer graphics mode.

LinuxnetworkbrowserTerminalLow risk

Run links2 https://example.com to browse as text; press q to quit.

01Command

Command

$ links2 https://cmdcv.com

02What it does

links2 is a lightweight browser that runs in text terminals and can also render images when launched with the -g graphics driver on a framebuffer. It has a clear menu bar and is known for speed and modest resource use.

03Risk

RiskLow risk

Requirementssudo apt install links2

!Warning: The graphics mode only works on a local console with framebuffer support, not over a normal SSH session.

04Undo

✓No undo needed — this command does not change persistent state.

05Sources

Links — text and graphical web browser
Twibright Labs · vendor-doc · 2026-09-20
Evidence: Official Links site documenting text and graphics modes.
Debian package: links2
Debian · vendor-doc · 2026-09-20
Evidence: Installs links2, a text browser that can also render graphics in some modes.

Last verified: 2026-09-20 · Category: Network

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