Do check the Desktop branch for latest commits on desktop build , android development is paused if intrested you can visit Android branch.

DiFri Browser

A lightweight Python browser built with PyQt6 and QWebEngineView, initialized using uv init for package management. With a builtin in content filter , blocking certain domains and keywords a clean GUI.

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Features

Basic Navigation:

• Enter a URL in the address bar and press Enter to navigate
• Use Back, Forward, and Reload buttons to control navigation
• The browser starts on DiFri HomePage by default

Tab Management:

• Click the Home button to open a new tab
• Close tabs with the X button on each tab
• Drag tabs to reorder them
• Tab titles and icons update automatically

Downloads:

• Click the Download button to open download manager
• Downloads show progress, can be paused/resumed/cancelled
• Recent downloads history is maintained

Content Filtering:

• Built-in filter blocks inappropriate content automatically
• Safe for educational and family environments

PDF Viewing:

• NEW! Advanced native chromium viewer with full text functionality
• Text selection and copying
• Zoom slider (25% - 500%) with smooth scaling
• Page navigation and real-time page counter
• Works with any PDF file - guaranteed compatibility
• Provides download option

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Demo of Browser

Getting Started

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/Abhijit-71/DiFri.git
cd DiFri

2. Initialize the environment and manage packages with UV:

uv install

3. Run the browser:

for windows --

cd Desktop
..\.venv\Scripts\activate.ps1
uv run main.py

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For Exclusive Platform Development

• Checkout Desktop and Andriod branches
• They just provide all req. and code for specific platform

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Technical Requirements:

• Python version: 3.8–3.12 (PyQt6 compatibility)
• Dependencies: PyQt6, PyQt6-WebEngine, requests, urllib3, UV package manager
• Platforms: Windows (tested), macOS/Linux (should work if compiled properly)

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References

• PyQt6 Documentation
• QWebEngineView Documentation
• UV Package Manager (for managing dependencies and project environment)

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Contributors