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Bonjourr: Customize Your Browser's New Tab Page

Bonjourr turns a browser’s new tab into a minimalist, iOS-inspired startpage. It suits people who want quick access to links, search, weather, and personal touches across supported browsers or as a web page.

TypeScriptGPL-3.0JavaScriptBrowser ExtensionProductivity
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Overview

Bonjourr is a customizable startpage for browser new tabs, designed to make a simple, useful alternative to a blank page or a browser’s default launch screen. It combines quick access to common tools with a restrained iOS-inspired look.

It is intended for people who want a personal homepage without adopting a larger dashboard or framework. Bonjourr is available as extensions for Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, and as an online version.

Key Features

  • Minimal interface inspired by iOS, with light and dark modes.
  • Dynamic backgrounds, including 4K images that change with the mood of the day.
  • Search bar compatible with different search engines.
  • Analog clock with multiple clock faces and a weather display.
  • Quick links, a Pomodoro timer, and a greeting personalized with your name.
  • Customization through CSS, fonts, and multilingual support.
  • Privacy-focused positioning, with no generative AI.

Use Cases

  • Replace a browser’s default new-tab screen with a more personal startpage.
  • Keep frequently visited sites and search close at hand for everyday browsing.
  • Use the clock, weather, and Pomodoro timer as lightweight focus aids while working or studying.
  • Apply custom styling and backgrounds to match personal preferences without building a homepage from scratch.
  • Try the online version before installing an extension.

Getting Started

Install Bonjourr from the Chrome Web Store, Firefox Add-ons, or Microsoft Edge Add-ons. You can also try it online. For local development and platform-specific setup, see the repository README.

Considerations

  • Bonjourr is a startpage, not a full browser or general-purpose productivity suite.
  • Local development requires the Deno runtime; the README provides build and browser-loading steps.
  • The README states that the Safari extension is no longer supported, despite listing a Safari installation link.
  • Weather and some other functionality rely on APIs. The README links to a separate repository for self-hosting those APIs.

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