Your companion browser for Netflix, Twitter(X), and everything in between.
aka-browser isn't here to replace your main browser—it's designed to work alongside it.
Think of it as your always-on-top companion for those moments when you need a second screen but don't have one. Watch Netflix with subtitles (PiP doesn't show them!), keep Twitter open while working, monitor a live stream, or follow a tutorial—all in a beautiful, compact window that stays right where you need it.
- 🍿 Watching Netflix with subtitles → PiP mode loses subtitles, aka-browser keeps them
- 🐦 Following Twitter/X → Keep your timeline visible while working
- 📺 Monitoring streams → Twitch, YouTube Live always in view
- 📖 Following tutorials → Step-by-step guides alongside your code
- 💬 Chat windows → Discord, Slack, or any web chat always accessible
- 🎵 Music controls → Spotify, YouTube Music at your fingertips
- 🪟 Always on top → Never gets buried under other windows
- 📱 Compact & elegant → Beautiful iPhone frame that doesn't clutter your screen
- 🎯 Purpose-built → Lightweight, fast, and distraction-free
- 🎬 DRM-ready → Full Widevine support for streaming services
- ⚡ Instant access → Lives in your menu bar, launches immediately
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# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/hmmhmmhm/aka-browser.git
cd aka-browser
# Install dependencies
pnpm install
# Run in development mode
pnpm run devThat's it! The browser will launch with a beautiful iPhone 15 Pro frame ready for testing.
┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Electron (Castlabs + Widevine CDM) │ ← DRM-ready browser engine
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│ React 18 + TypeScript │ ← Modern UI framework
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│ Vite + TailwindCSS │ ← Fast builds, beautiful styles
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│ electron-builder + EVS signing │ ← Production packaging
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| Requirement | Version | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Node.js | 18+ | Runtime environment |
| pnpm | Latest | Package management (recommended) |
| Python 3 | 3.8+ | EVS signing for DRM builds |
| Castlabs EVS | - | Production DRM signing (optional) |
Want to watch Netflix? You'll need a production build:
# 1️⃣ Setup EVS signing (first time only)
pnpm run evs:setup
# 2️⃣ Verify your configuration
pnpm run evs:verify
# 3️⃣ Build the packaged app
pnpm run package
⚠️ Important: Netflix and other streaming services reject development mode signatures. You must use a packaged build for DRM content.
aka-browser supports Widevine DRM out of the box:
Development Mode → ❌ Netflix won't work
Production Build → ✅ Full DRM support (L3 level, software-based without TEE)
- Widevine CDM auto-downloads on first run (via Electron Component Updater)
- Castlabs EVS signs the app for production-grade DRM validation
- Streaming services verify the signature and allow playback
| Service | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 🍿 Netflix | ✅ | Requires production build |
| 🏰 Disney+ | ✅ | Requires production build |
| 📦 Prime Video | ✅ | Requires production build |
| 🎵 Spotify | ✅ | Works in dev mode |
| 🎬 Other Widevine | ✅ | Most require production build |
Perfect for anyone who:
- ✅ Wants to watch Netflix with subtitles while working (PiP doesn't show them!)
- ✅ Needs a second screen but only has one monitor
- ✅ Likes to keep Twitter/social media visible without tab-switching
- ✅ Follows live streams or tutorials while multitasking
- ✅ Values a clean, elegant interface over browser clutter
- ✅ Wants always-on-top functionality with a beautiful design
Bonus for developers:
- 🛠️ Built-in Chrome DevTools for testing mobile sites
- 📱 Lightweight alternative to heavy iOS simulators
- 🎨 Perfect for responsive design previews
This project prioritizes simplicity and elegance:
- 🎯 Companion, not replacement → Works alongside your main browser
- ⚡ Lightweight & fast → Instant startup, minimal resource usage
- 🎨 Beautiful by default → iPhone 15 Pro frame with attention to detail
- 🪟 Always accessible → Menu bar integration, always-on-top support
- 🧩 Just enough features → What you need, nothing you don't
MIT License - feel free to use, modify, and distribute.
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Made with ❤️ for everyone who needs a better way to multitask