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icab · v6.3.7
6
6.0
Alternative web browser
brew install --cask icab 6
30-day installs
6
90-day installs
50
365-day installs
Install trend
Trust Score 6/10
✓ Open source (MIT) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Version History
v6.3.75mo ago6.3.6→6.3.7
Review
Mar 11, 2026iCab is a privacy-focused, lightweight macOS web browser emphasizing memory efficiency and security. It appeals to users seeking a minimalistic alternative to mainstream browsers.
iCab provides a web browsing experience prioritizing privacy, security, and resource efficiency.
Maturity: While iCab has been active since 1999, recent GitHub activity is sparse, with limited community engagement.
Community: Hacker News discussions highlight its memory efficiency and privacy features, though Reddit lacks mentions.
Pros
- + Strong focus on privacy and security
- + Efficient memory usage, ideal for older Macs
- + Lightweight design without unnecessary features
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Niche appeal with limited user base
Community Mentions
Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown