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Luakit

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Luakit provides a configurable web browser framework built on WebKit and GTK.

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About Luakit

Luakit is a configurable browser framework based on the WebKit web content engine and the GTK+ toolkit. It is extensible with Lua and licensed under the GNU GPLv3 license. The site lists Luakit 2.4.0 as the latest release.

Through the site you can download releases or development archives, clone the source with Git, and follow build instructions for different systems. It documents installation on Arch Linux, FreeBSD, and OpenBSD, building from source on Linux, and using Windows Subsystem for Linux on Windows 10. Screenshots show normal reading mode, follow mode with link hints, an ad blocker settings page, and themes including vertical tabs.

Luakit is targeted at power users, developers, and anyone who wants fine-grained control over browser behaviour and interface. It suits users comfortable with the command line, building software, and editing Lua configuration.

Key features

  • Configurable browser framework based on WebKit and GTK+
  • Extensible and customizable using Lua scripting
  • Follow mode displays link hints on pages
  • Ad blocker settings page lists active filter lists
  • Supports themes and optional vertical tabs
Best for: Power users and developers who want fine-grained control over browser behaviour and interface.
Good for
  • Licensed under the GNU GPLv3 license
  • Lua-based configuration for browser behaviour and interface
  • Package installs documented for Arch, FreeBSD and OpenBSD
  • Codebase of around 9000 lines
Watch out for
  • Most Linux users need to build from source
  • Windows use requires Windows Subsystem for Linux
  • Security depends on distribution's WebKitGTK+ version

Luakit at a glance

Type
Website
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Linux, Web, Windows
Open source
Not stated
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026
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Luakit FAQ

What is Luakit?
Luakit is a configurable browser framework based on WebKit and the GTK+ toolkit. It is extended and configured with Lua.
How do I install Luakit on Linux?
Arch Linux users can install the community package or AUR package. Other users need to download the source and build it with dependencies including GTK 3, WebKitGTK+, Lua, lfs, and SQLite 3.
Does Luakit work on Windows 10?
It can be used through Windows Subsystem for Linux. WebKitGTK+ does not natively support Windows, so you install WSL and then build Luakit from source.
Which operating systems are supported?
Linux and BSD are supported, while Windows 10 with WSL, Solaris, and HURD are noted as known to work but not actively supported.
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Listing maintained by Chris McClure and the WebIndexly editors · Updated Oct 6, 2026 · How we rank