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The Classic Text Browser: Lynx

Open websites as structured text with the veteran terminal browser.

LinuxnetworkbrowserTerminalLow risk
Run lynx https://example.com to browse; press q to quit.

01Command

Command
$ lynx https://cmdcv.com

02What it does

Lynx has been the reference text browser for decades. It renders links, headings and forms as plain text, supports cookies and HTTPS, and can dump a page to text with lynx -dump. Its keyboard navigation is documented on screen.

03Risk

RiskLow risk
Requirementssudo apt install lynx
!Warning: Modern scripted sites may render poorly; Lynx is best for documentation, Wikipedia and simple pages.

04Undo

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

05Sources

  • Debian package: lynx
    Debian · vendor-doc · 2026-09-20
    Evidence: Installs Lynx, one of the oldest still-maintained text web browsers.
  • Lynx — text web browser
    Invisible Island · vendor-doc · 2026-09-20
    Evidence: Official Lynx site with current release notes and options.

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

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