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