Yacamim is a Gemini browser. Currently, it is only available as a Command-Line Application, but in the near future, a desktop application for Linux will be launched.
I could try to describe the project in a few words, but luckily, the Gemini developers have already done that, so let me quote them:
'Gemini is a new internet technology supporting an electronic library of interconnected text documents. That's not a new idea, but it's not old-fashioned either. It's timeless and deserves tools that treat it as a first-class concept, not a vestigial corner case. Gemini isn't about innovation or disruption; it's about providing respite for those who feel the internet has been disrupted enough already. We're not out to change the world or destroy other technologies. We aim to build a lightweight online space where documents are just documents, in the interests of every reader's privacy, attention, and bandwidth.'
I kind of fell in love with the idea of a simplistic internet environment, without all those shiny apps and ads all over the place. Gemini has become my go-to place to discover new blogs and navigate between documents.
It's a basic implementation in Python, designed to better understand how I can connect to the internet via the Gemini protocol. It's not supposed to be used on a daily basis, but if you like the vintage vibe that comes from using the terminal to surf the internet, go ahead! I'll add some improvements to make this experience even better for you all.
That's the main application. I'm looking to develop the 'backend' in Lua and the 'frontend' in GTK-rs. It's a really complex project, and it might take a few months to get a working prototype, so I won't set a target release date (sorry).
It's not discarded, but also somewhat far-fetched for now. I aim to develop the GUI version first and then take a look at that.
Visit Gemini Specifications to get more details over the implementation of this software.
To install through pipx, run:
pipx install git+https://github.com/thigcampos/yacamimThen, you are able to use the yacamim command globally.
yacamimYacamim uses Poetry to manage its dependecies, so we recommend to install it. Initially, you will need to clone the project:
git clone https://github.com/thigcampos/yacamim.gitThen, install the project using poetry:
poetry installAnd, finally, run the yacamim command:
poetry run yacamimAfter intalling and running, Yacamim will prompt a input in the terminal. Similar to:
>Initally, you can enter a known gemini domain, such as:
capsule.ghed.ingeminiprotocol.netOr, leave the program, using 'q'.
As soon as you enter a valid website, every link in it will be available in the menu, you can access the link hitting the index related to it in the input field.