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Dev tools · December 9, 2017

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Pancake – a CLI/Emacs web/gopher/file browser

Pancake – a CLI/Emacs web/gopher/file browser launched on December 9, 2017 with 22 votes, #752 of 2,482 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches.

In plain words

Pancake is a command-line and Emacs-based browser for accessing web, gopher, and local file content. Launched in 2017, it integrates browsing functionality directly into terminal and Emacs environments, making it suitable for developers and users who prefer text-based interfaces. The tool stands out by consolidating multiple content types—web pages, gopher sites, and files—into a single unified browsing experience within existing command-line and editor workflows.

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