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Styx Browser

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Open source Android
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Spec sheet

Product
Styx describes itself as a secure, open source web browser for Android.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Supported platforms
mobileRead 19 Sep 2026 · github.com
License
The repository identifies the project as subject to the Mozilla Public License 2.0.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Maker
The repository is under the GitHub account tommynok; it does not state a headquarters or founding date.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Android desktop
The project lists Android desktop support for Samsung DeX and EMUI Desktop.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Android desktop support
The README lists Android desktop support for Samsung DeX and EMUI Desktop.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Backup
Settings and bookmarks can be backed up and restored; bookmarks can also be imported and exported.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Browser features
Features include sessions, tab management, bookmarks, browsing history, search suggestions, keyboard support, webpage theming, desktop rendering, and print mode.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Browsing tools
Listed features include sessions, tab management, bookmarks, browsing history, search suggestions, keyboard support, and webpage theming.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Built-in ad blocking
YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · github.com
Open source
YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · github.com
Optional permissions
The README says location access and WebRTC support are disabled by default and require enabling their respective options.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Page features
The browser includes desktop rendering, print mode, page tools, and a page source text editor.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Page tools
The browser includes page tools, a page source text editor, and forwarding to third-party apps.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Permissions
The README says internet and network-state permissions are automatically granted, while storage, location, audio, and camera permissions are requested only when needed.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Privacy and blocking
Listed features include incognito mode, Orbot Proxy and I2P support, an ad blocker, and a malware blocker.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Privacy and network
Listed features include incognito mode, Orbot Proxy and I2P support, an ad blocker, and a malware blocker.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Reading and display
It offers reader mode with text-to-speech, website dark mode, and inverted, high-contrast, and grayscale rendering modes.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Search engines
It supports multiple search engines, including Google, Bing, Yahoo, StartPage, DuckDuckGo, Mojeek, and Searx.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Tab recovery
The browser lists tabs recovery and configurable tab management settings.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
WebRTC permissions
The README says camera, microphone, and audio settings permissions are needed for WebRTC, which requires enabling its option, disabled by default.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

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