What does Dillo 3.3.0 actually do differently?

Dillo 3.3.0 introduces command-line control via UNIX sockets (`dilloc` utility), customizable page actions accessible via the right-click menu, and experimental support for FLTK 1.4. It also includes several bug fixes and minor feature enhancements like brotli content encoding support and better keyboard shortcut handling.

Is the FLTK 1.4 support stable?

No, the FLTK 1.4 support is explicitly labeled as "experimental." While it shows promise, it comes with known rendering issues, especially on higher DPI screens or Wayland. Users and package maintainers are advised to avoid enabling it by default.

Can I use Dillo to automate web tasks?

Yes, with the new `dilloc` utility and its various commands (like `open`, `reload`, `dump`), you can now control Dillo from scripts and automate many web-related tasks from your terminal. This makes Dillo a much more powerful tool for developers and power users.

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Screenshot of the Dillo browser with the dilloc help command output visible in a terminal window.

⚡ Key Takeaways

Dillo 3.3.0 adds powerful command-line control via UNIX sockets using the `dilloc` utility. 𝕏
Customizable "page actions" allow users to define custom commands in the page menu for advanced manipulation. 𝕏
Experimental support for FLTK 1.4 has been added, but it's noted to have rendering issues and should not be enabled by default. 𝕏
Privacy enhancements for OAuth login have been implemented without compromising Dillo's core privacy principles. 𝕏
Dillo has migrated its Git repositories from GitHub to its own self-hosted server with mirrors on Codeberg and SourceHut. 𝕏

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