tilde
Tilde offers a minimal browser start page where keyed shortcuts open sites and a site key followed by a query starts a search.
About tilde
Tilde is a minimal browser homepage. Users type a short key and press Enter to open a site, or type a key, a space, and a query to search that site. A key followed by a path opens a specific page on the site. Input that does not match a key triggers a DuckDuckGo search. Any other site can be reached by entering its URL directly. The project is open source and is described as meant to be customized. The repository page does not describe setup steps or list the default keys, so users should review the repository for those details.
Key features
- Keyed shortcuts that open a site when its key is entered
- Site key plus a query runs a search on that site
- Site key plus a path opens a specific page on that site
- Unmatched input triggers a DuckDuckGo search
- Direct URL entry for sites without a shortcut key
- Designed to be customized by the user
Best for: Users who want a minimal start page for quick keyed access to sites and searches, and who are willing to customize it.
Good for
- Minimal interface with keyboard-based navigation and search
- Open source, with the repository published on GitHub
- Released under the Unlicense, which permits use and modification as the user sees fit
tilde at a glance
- Website
- github.com/xvvvyz/tilde
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Browser Extensions
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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tilde FAQ
What happens if I type something that does not match a key?
A DuckDuckGo search is triggered with the entered text.
How do I open a specific page on a site?
Type the site's key followed by the path. For example, g/xvvvyz/tilde opens github.com/xvvvyz/tilde.
Can I use it with sites that have no shortcut key?
Yes. Enter the URL directly, such as example.com, and the browser goes to that site.
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