Something like the smalltalk environment - where I can customize/program every aspect of the browser using language of my choice (JS in the least - if possible golang/python etc with WebAssembly).
Why can't I coordinate tabs, automate tasks, run scheduled jobs, customize views, and so on right within the browser.
Why isn't there a browser + IDE hybrid for power users who can program?
Note: Automation frameworks like Selenium/Playwright, or the debug console do not count. They're not integrated into the browser itself by design
mindcrime•1h ago
That said, AFAIK Pale Moon still allows use of XPCOM. And I think Seamonkey may be the closest remaining browser to the Mozilla of old. I believe you can still use all of the XUL/XPCOM stuff there, but don't quote me on that.
[1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XPCOM
[2]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SeaMonkey
atomicnature•1h ago
Given how big and important a platform the modern web is - I really am starting to think - something like this should exist - where I have a neat little IDE bundled right within the browser using which I can evolve the browser...