Rylo Browser

Minimalist Electron-based Web Browser

Rylo Browser is a performance-first, minimalist web browser built with Electron. It focuses on speed, privacy, and a clean user experience without unnecessary bloat.

Key Features:

  • Split View: Browse two websites simultaneously in a single window
  • Advanced Ad Blocking: Built-in ad blocker with YouTube-specific optimizations
  • Always on Top: Keep the browser visible above other applications
  • Tab Management: Efficient tab handling with overflow support
  • Custom Scrollbars: Styled scrollbars for better visual consistency
  • Dark Theme: Native dark mode with minimal design

Core Framework

  • Electron: Cross-platform desktop app framework
  • Node.js: Backend runtime environment
  • Chromium: Web rendering engine

Frontend

  • HTML5: Modern markup structure
  • CSS3: Custom styling and animations
  • Vanilla JavaScript: No framework dependencies

Build Tools

  • Electron Builder: Application packaging
  • Babel: JavaScript transpilation
  • npm: Package management

Application Structure:

  • Main Process: Handles window management, IPC communication, and system integration
  • Renderer Process: Manages UI rendering and user interactions
  • Preload Scripts: Secure communication bridge between main and renderer

Design Philosophy:

  • Minimalism: Clean interface without unnecessary elements
  • Performance: Optimized for speed and low resource usage
  • Privacy: Built-in ad blocking and tracking protection
  • Productivity: Features like split view for enhanced workflow

Rylo Text Editor

Terminal-Inspired Command-Driven Editor

Rylo Text Editor is a terminal-inspired text editor that combines the power of command-line interfaces with modern text editing capabilities. It's designed for developers who prefer keyboard-driven workflows.

Key Features:

  • Command-Driven Interface: Terminal-like command system for all operations
  • Multi-Document Support: Handle multiple files simultaneously
  • Syntax Highlighting: Support for multiple programming languages
  • Keyboard-First: Optimized for keyboard navigation and shortcuts
  • Extensible: Plugin system for custom functionality
  • Lightweight: Fast startup and minimal resource usage

Core Framework

  • Electron: Cross-platform desktop framework
  • Node.js: Backend processing and file operations
  • Monaco Editor: VS Code's editor component

Frontend

  • TypeScript: Type-safe JavaScript development
  • CSS3: Terminal-inspired styling
  • Web Components: Modular UI architecture

Features

  • Tree-sitter: Syntax highlighting and parsing
  • Language Servers: Code intelligence and completion
  • File System API: Native file operations

Application Structure:

  • Command Engine: Processes and executes user commands
  • Document Manager: Handles multiple file sessions
  • Editor Core: Text editing and manipulation engine
  • Plugin System: Extensible architecture for custom features

Design Philosophy:

  • Terminal Heritage: Inspired by command-line text editors like Vim and Emacs
  • Efficiency: Keyboard-driven workflow for maximum productivity
  • Simplicity: Clean interface focused on content
  • Extensibility: Modular design for custom functionality

Development Resources

Tools, Documentation & Community

Source Code:

Documentation:

  • API Documentation
  • Development Setup Guide
  • Contributing Guidelines
  • Architecture Overview

Community:

  • GitHub Discussions
  • Issue Tracking
  • Feature Requests
  • Developer Blog