Refrax Browser
The native macOS browser, built for humans and AI
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The native macOS browser, built for humans and AI
3 followers
Browsers got boring. Chrome is back to being the default. I wanted a browser for myself: with a native macOS feel, beautiful Liquid Glass effects, power user features, and first-class AI integration working with any provider, or even Claude Code directly.
As I was looking for Arc alternatives back in November, not many browsers even had vertical tabs, not to mention all the other things I got used to. Instead of waiting for a miracle, I decided to be rational and make my own browser. I initially expected it to take a few weeks, but I quickly realized that I underestimated it significantly. Making a browser that works is one thing, making a browser that works well is a much more complicated endeavor.
Refrax is fully native: WebKit, SwiftUI. No shared code with any other browser, no dependencies. Launches fast, and shows RAM consumption per each tab.
A few of the things I'm proudest of:
Shelf — drag any file into the sidebar for instant access; drop it back into web pages or downloads
uBlock preinstalled, plus tracker stripping, AMP unwrapping, and copy-paste defense for hostile sites
Per-tab volume and playback control with Now Playing integration
Calendar sync with meeting reminders right in the browser
One-click video downloads via yt-dlp
Chrome and Firefox extension support
CLI control surface and DSL so Claude (or any coding agent) can drive the browser the same way you do
Download for free at https://refrax.website/
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