Iframely VS ELinks

• “No code”
  Instead of API calls, an option to use our HTML template and some JavaScript spice.
• JSON
  Only two endpoints to choose from and connect: complete Iframely data or a simple oEmbed connector. Both have the html field for you to embed.
• Cards and URLs previews
  Engage your users with URL preview cards, just like they expect in a modern app. Change cards design easily in your settings.
• React and JavaScript
  React, and other JavaScript runtimes won’t let you run third-party scripts. Iframely fixes this by hosting media in an iFrame instead.
• Responsive embed codes
  Rich media will resize and fit your site’s design on any device, with a correct aspect ratio or a horizontal height.

• Lightweight
  ELinks is a text-based browser, meaning it is lightweight and requires minimal system resources compared to graphical browsers. This makes it suitable for older systems or environments with limited resources.
• Speed
  Due to its text-based nature, ELinks loads pages much faster than many graphical browsers, especially over slow internet connections.
• Customizable
  ELinks supports various customization options, allowing users to modify keybindings, themes, and user interfaces to suit their preferences.
• Security
  Running a text-based browser can provide an additional layer of security by avoiding some of the vulnerabilities associated with rendering complex web pages, scripts, or plugins that are common sources of exploits.
• Scripting Support
  ELinks has support for scripting in languages such as Lua and Guile, allowing advanced users to automate tasks and enhance browser functionality.

Possible disadvantages

• Limited Multimedia Support
  Being a text-based browser, ELinks has limited support for multimedia content such as videos, animations, or interactive elements that rely heavily on JavaScript and CSS.
• Steep Learning Curve
  ELinks can be challenging for new users due to its reliance on keyboard shortcuts and configuration files, which may be unfamiliar to those accustomed to graphical interfaces.
• Compatibility Issues
  Some modern websites may not render correctly or be fully functional due to ELinks' limited support for advanced web technologies and dynamic content.
• Lack of JavaScript Support
  ELinks does not support JavaScript in the way graphical browsers do, which can lead to incomplete loading or functionality of certain websites that rely heavily on JavaScript.
• Limited User Base
  As a niche browser, ELinks has a smaller community and less extensive documentation, potentially making it difficult to find resources or support for uncommon issues.

Tracking Iframely since Mar 2021.

• Ask HN: Interesting TUIs (text user interfaces), maybe forgotten ones?

  And elinks as well. It had better handling of page layout. http://elinks.or.cz/. - Source: Hacker News / over 2 years ago

• MacLynx beta 4: now with scrollbars and dialogue boxes

  Thanks for mentioning elinks (http://elinks.or.cz/). I was about ¾ of the way through that article and thinking "as an academic exercise, sure. otherwise this just looks like 'its been done a thousand times before... But not by me.'"... - Source: Hacker News / almost 4 years ago

• SW etc needed.

  Some text browser like elinks or a converter like pandoc. Hopefully you have Linux. :). Source: about 4 years ago

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