Obsidian Browser

See The Browser

Obsidian keeps the normal browser surface familiar, then adds the HF-aware tools around it: fast modules, right-side feature panels, shields, extension controls and media tools.

Obsidian Browser showing HackForums, HF Power Panel and active Shields — **HackForums-first browsing**HF modules, Shields and the power panel sit beside the page instead of fighting for space inside it.

Obsidian extension manager and security dashboard — **Extensions with guardrails**Chrome Web Store installs, extension controls, risky permission visibility and download safety tools live together.

Obsidian media sidebar and macro playback interface — **Media and macros**Spotify Web Player mode, Widevine support, local games, site repair tools and macro playback with visible click flash.

Why Use Obsidian Instead

Chrome is general purpose. Obsidian is tuned for the exact workflows around HackForums, browser-side automation, safer downloads and fast access to the tools you keep opening every day.

01HF features load where you need them

Convo helpers, cursor preload, display group controls, reply/react styling and bug reporting are built around HackForums instead of pasted on afterward.

02More control than a normal browser shell

Use site settings, permissions, repair tools, cache resets, resource maps, screenshots, MHTML/PDF tools and quality checks from inside one browser.

03Extensions without losing the Obsidian layer

The Chrome Web Store bridge loads unpacked extensions into Obsidian while keeping extension management and risk checks visible.

04Built for media sidebars

Castlabs/Widevine support, web-player routing and dedicated media partitions help services like Spotify behave more like browser features.

05Safer update pipeline

Remote updates are delivered through HTTPS, signed manifests and SHA-256 installer verification before the update is opened.

06Recovery and quality checks

Session restore, recovery snapshots, quality scoring and self-tests are included so the browser can keep improving without breaking silently.

Feature Set

This beta already includes the foundations for a premium Chromium-style browser while keeping the focus on HF tools and everyday usability.

HF Power Panel

Feature sidebar for modules, quality checks, security, downloads, games, updates and repair tools.

Shields And Ad Blocking

Ad/tracker rules, YouTube-oriented diagnostics, referrer stripping and per-site shield settings.

Chrome Web Store Bridge

Install extensions from Chrome Web Store pages with Obsidian-side management and test install/remove support.

Spotify And Media Sidebar

Web-player mode, Castlabs runtime, Widevine readiness and dedicated media partitions.

Macros

Record, save and replay browser actions with click-flash feedback so playback accuracy is visible.

Download Security

Risky download classification, VirusTotal scanning foundation and guarded open-file behavior.

Quality Core

Automatic monitor, active-site repair, session snapshots, crash recovery checks and diagnostics bundles.

Games Arcade

Built-in Snake, Pong and Breakout routes for quick local play without leaving the browser.

Signed Remote Updates

The app checks `update.json`, verifies the manifest signature and validates the installer hash.

Download The Latest Build

This is the current Windows beta release. It is ready for testing, but Windows may show an unknown-publisher warning until the installer is code-signed with a trusted certificate.

Download Installer Checksums

Installer SHA-256
AB9810057AA6CF0F52B9094CF4BC530059F4CBAA818581FFCA9FFEA46446B148

Obsidian Browser is distributed from obsidian.hftools.org for beta testing. Only download releases from this page or the signed update flow inside Obsidian.