---
name: "epiphany-browser"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "epiphany-browser"
version: "48.5-0+deb13u1"
release: "Debian 13 (Trixie)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/epiphany"
---

# epiphany-browser(1)

a simple, clean, beautiful view of the web

Part of [epiphany(1)](/epiphany/1.md).

## NAME

epiphany - a simple, clean, beautiful view of the web

## SYNOPSIS

**epiphany** \[*OPTION*...\] \[url\]

## DESCRIPTION

**epiphany** is the codename of GNOME Web, the web browser designed for the GNOME desktop and elementary OS.  It offers a simple, clean, beautiful view of the web featuring first-class GNOME and Pantheon desktop integration, using WebKitGTK for web rendering.

## OPTIONS

- **--new-window**

  Open a new browser window instead of a new tab

- **-l**, **--load-session**=*FILE*

  Load the given session state file

- **-i**, **--incognito-mode**

  Start an instance with user data read-only

- **-p**, **--private-instance**

  Start a private instance with separate user data

- **-a**, **--application-mode**\[=*BASENAME*\]

  Start a private instance in web application mode (requires passing either desktop file basename or **--profile)**

- **--automation-mode**

  Start a private instance for WebDriver control

- **--profile**=*FILE*

  Custom profile directory for private instance (optional)

- **--search** *\[TERM\]*

  Initiate search with given search term

- \-?, **--help**

  Show help options

- **--version**

  Show version

Epiphany has a comprehensive help system.  Run the browser and select **Help** from the menu.

## AUTHOR

Written by Marco Pesenti Gritti (in memoriam), Christian Persch, Xan Lopez, Carlos Garcia Campos, Claudio Saavedra, Michael Catanzaro, Jan-Michael Brummer, and many others.