I built a keyboard-first AI browser for macOS

Description and use

Octoweb is a keyboard‑first AI browser with a sidebar and MCP server, enabling mouse‑free tab management and AI interaction to boost productivity for keyboard‑centric workflows.

Problem

Traditional browsers rely on mouse interactions, causing frequent context switches and slowing productivity for keyboard‑centric workflows.

Outcome

Octoweb reduces mouse dependence, streamlines tab management, and integrates AI via a sidebar and MCP server, improving productivity for keyboard‑centric users.

Workflow

• Open Octoweb via the command palette
• Use ⌘1–9 to switch tabs
• Use ⌘⇧1–0 to pin tabs
• Invoke the AI sidebar with a single keystroke
• Interact with the AI or perform actions via the palette

Evidence

The browser is where the workday lives. Email, docs, dashboards, PRs, research — all of it.

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The command palette isn’t a feature. It’s the interface.

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Octoweb exposes an MCP server, which means agents can drive the browser directly

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