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🌐 VB Web Browser

A minimalist web browser built with Visual Basic - because sometimes you just want to search and get out of there! 😄

✨ Features

  • Single-page simplicity - No complicated tabs, just pure browsing
  • Bing integration - Loads Bing by default (want Google? Search for it!)
  • Smart history - Tracks your browsing journey
  • Bookmark support - Save your favorite sites
  • Dual themes - Choose between sleek black or clean white theme
  • Built with Microsoft WebView2 - Modern web rendering engine

🚀 Getting Started

Option 1: Build from Source

  1. Clone this repository:
    git clone https://github.com/LoganathanBCA/VB-Browser.git
  2. Open the project in Visual Studio
  3. Go to BuildBuild Solution
  4. Run the application

Option 2: Download & Run

  1. Head to the Releases section
  2. Download the latest ZIP file
  3. Extract and run the .exe file
  4. Start browsing!

📸 Screenshots

White Theme

White Theme Screenshot

Black Theme

Black Theme Screenshot

🛠️ Tech Stack

  • Language: Visual Basic .NET
  • Web Engine: Microsoft WebView2
  • UI Framework: Windows Forms
  • Target: .NET Framework

🎯 Why This Browser?

Perfect for when you need:

  • Quick searches without browser bloat
  • A clean, distraction-free browsing experience
  • A simple tool that just works
  • To reminisce about the good old days of single-window browsing

🤝 Contributing

Found a bug? Want to add a feature? PRs are welcome! This project is perfect for:

  • Beginners learning VB.NET
  • Anyone wanting to understand WebView2 integration
  • Developers who appreciate minimalist design

📝 License

This project is open source. Feel free to fork, modify, and make it your own!

👨‍💻 About

Created by a jobless M.Sc. CS graduate who had too much time and too many ideas! 😅


Remember: Sometimes the best browser is the simplest one!

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A modern WebView2-based VB.NET browser built with WPF and XAML. Features include tabbed browsing, bookmark management, history panel, light/dark theme toggle, and a clean, responsive UI. Powered by Microsoft Edge (Chromium).

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