Can I browse web using bash script with command line browsers like lynx?

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Can I browse web using bash script with command line browsers like lynx?

From Bastaki Blog Posts via Bastaki Blogs | Published February 24, 2025, 7:23 a.m. by Administrator

Yes, you can browse the web using a Bash script with command-line browsers like Lynx. Here's how you can do it:

Using Lynx

Lynx is a popular text-based web browser that can be controlled from a Bash script. You can use Lynx to browse websites and perform actions like navigating and downloading files.

Basic Usage

To open a website with Lynx, you can simply run:

bash
lynx https://www.example.com

Scripting with Lynx

For more complex actions, Lynx offers features like recording and playing back commands. You can use the -cmd_log and -cmd_script options to automate tasks.

  1. Record Actions: Start Lynx and perform actions like navigating to a page.

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