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Flakes

What it does

Flakes is an AI-native, keyboard-first browser for macOS (macOS 14+). It is built for productivity users and thinkers, prioritizing focus over friction. Key architectural choices include using SwiftUI and WebKit for native speed and a minimal memory footprint. Features focus on efficiency, offering Vim-style keyboard navigation, a universal Command Palette (⌘K), built-in ad blocking, Focus Mode (⌘Enter), and optional advanced AI (Drift AI) that provides contextual answers based on open tabs and handles real-time translation.

Core features

  • Keyboard-First Navigation (Vim-style h/j/k/l and link hints)
  • Command Palette (⌘K) for universal search and command execution
  • Drift AI that understands context across all open tabs
  • Focus Mode (⌘Enter) with built-in ad blocking
  • Native speed and aesthetics built with SwiftUI and WebKit

Use cases

  • Quickly navigating websites and performing actions without touching the mouse
  • Performing deep research by leveraging Drift AI to get instant answers across multiple open tabs
  • Reading and consuming content in a distraction-free environment using Focus Mode and ad blocking
  • Managing windows, switching tabs, and accessing history quickly through the Command Palette