Kristall
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Spec sheet
- Purpose
- Kristall is a small-internet browser for Gemini, Gopher, HTTP, and Finger servers that does not support CSS, JavaScript, WASM, or graphical websites.Read 12 Oct 2026 · kristall.random-projects.net
- Supported platforms
- desktopRead 19 Sep 2026 · kristall.random-projects.net
- Free plan
- YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · kristall.random-projects.net
- Security
- Kristall supports TLS with TOFU and CA validation and supports client certificates.Read 12 Oct 2026 · kristall.random-projects.net
- Support
- The maker invites support requests and feature proposals by email or through the #gemini IRC channel on tilde.chat.Read 12 Oct 2026 · kristall.random-projects.net
- License
- The project README states Kristall is released under GPLv3 or any later version.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Browser engine
- otherRead 19 Sep 2026 · kristall.random-projects.net
- Document formats
- It displays Gemini, HTML, and Markdown documents, along with text, images, and video.Read 12 Oct 2026 · kristall.random-projects.net
- Interface
- The browser-like user interface is based on Qt5.Read 12 Oct 2026 · kristall.random-projects.net
- Navigation
- Features include searchable and viewable navigation history, categorized favourites, and document outlines.Read 12 Oct 2026 · kristall.random-projects.net
- Nightly downloads
- The official site lists nightly downloads for Windows x86_64, Linux x86_64, and unsigned macOS x86_64.Read 12 Oct 2026 · kristall.random-projects.net
- Open source
- YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · kristall.random-projects.net
- Stable builds
- The official site says no stable release build is currently available and lists Kristall 0.3 packages for Void Linux and the Arch Linux AUR.Read 12 Oct 2026 · kristall.random-projects.net
- Styling
- Users can customize document styling and choose light or dark themes.Read 12 Oct 2026 · kristall.random-projects.net
- Supported systems
- The project lists Windows, macOS, Linux, FreeBSD, NetBSD, OpenBSD, and Haiku as supported platforms.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Windows requirement
- The site says Windows may require the Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable or may fail because MSVCR100.dll is missing.Read 12 Oct 2026 · kristall.random-projects.net
Plans and prices
Kristall Free No stable release build currently available · nightly downloads for Windows, Linux, and macOS Read 12 Oct 2026 · kristall.random-projects.net
Where Specifiction places it
- Web browsers#115 of 1547.6