Flakes

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.

How to Use

Users download Flakes for macOS. Interaction is centered around the keyboard: use ⌘K to open the Command Palette for searching history, running commands, or accessing the AI; employ Vim-style navigation (h/j/k/l) and link hints (f) to browse pages; and press ⌘Enter to enter Focus Mode, eliminating all distractions.

Key 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