Re:Ask HN: Would You Use a Fast, Minimal, Private Web Browser?
by gokulnair2001 on Sunday May 11, 2025 @01:47PM
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Hi HN,
I’m building a new browser called Zer0 Browser, focused on being fast, minimal, and privacy first with absolutely zero bloat.
Most browsers today are packed with features users never asked for: ads, tracking, shopping suggestions, crypto plugins, and so on. Zer0 is the opposite—just a clean, focused experience for browsing the web.
Simplicity – No tabs by default (like iA Writer for the web), clean reading mode, minimal UI
Privacy – No telemetry, no trackers, no background “smart” services
Exploring:
Local LLM Integration – We're experimenting with optional on-device LLM support for things like page summarization, note-taking, and command-based browsing—all without sending your data to the cloud.
I’m building a new browser called Zer0 Browser, focused on being fast, minimal, and privacy first with absolutely zero bloat.
Most browsers today are packed with features users never asked for: ads, tracking, shopping suggestions, crypto plugins, and so on. Zer0 is the opposite—just a clean, focused experience for browsing the web.
Core Principles: Speed – Instant launch, lightweight UI, minimal memory usage
Simplicity – No tabs by default (like iA Writer for the web), clean reading mode, minimal UI
Privacy – No telemetry, no trackers, no background “smart” services
Exploring: Local LLM Integration – We're experimenting with optional on-device LLM support for things like page summarization, note-taking, and command-based browsing—all without sending your data to the cloud.
If this sounds interesting, I'm inviting early users to try the alpha version: https://www.zerobrowser.co/
Would love your feedback:
Would you use a browser like this?
What must-haves or deal-breakers come to mind?
What annoys you most about current browsers?
Thanks in advance!