Question 1

How do I customize the UI of SharpBrowser for my app?

Accepted Answer

Modify C# classes like BrowserConfig for settings, BrowserTabStyle for tab appearance, and use the HotkeyManager to add custom shortcuts, as detailed in the README's customization section. You'll need to edit the code directly and recompile.

Question 2

SharpBrowser vs CefSharp: which one should I use?

Accepted Answer

SharpBrowser is a complete browser built on CefSharp; use it if you need a ready-to-use browser with UI. CefSharp is the embedding framework; choose it for integrating Chromium into existing C# apps without a full browser interface.

Question 3

Can I run SharpBrowser on a Mac or Linux?

Accepted Answer

No, SharpBrowser is built for Windows x64 only, as it relies on .NET and CefSharp which are primarily Windows-focused. For cross-platform, consider alternatives like Electron or Qt WebEngine.

Question 4

How to add a custom menu item in SharpBrowser?

Accepted Answer

In the MainForm designer, add IconMenuItem objects to the MainMenu, and implement the commands in the code, as per the customization guide in the README. This requires C# programming skills.

Question 5

Is SharpBrowser secure for daily use?

Accepted Answer

It uses CefSharp, which is based on Chromium, so it benefits from Chrome's security updates. However, as an open-source project, security updates depend on community maintenance, which might not be as timely as mainstream browsers.

Question 6

How to create an installer for my customized SharpBrowser?

Accepted Answer

Use the provided Distribution Guide with InnoSetup to package the browser, dependencies, and your customizations into a setup executable. This involves configuring the bin folder and ensuring all runtimes are included.

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