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Prowser is a Python-based image browser built specifically for macOS. It reads directly from your existing folders — no import step — and gives you keyboard-driven navigation, powerful search, and practical organization tools in one lightweight app.

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Last updated 2026-05-27 00:50 — 12 hrs, 57 mins ago

File size 431 MB

MD5 79f573969b925d64b1baa243fa6de78a

The version number will remain at 0.9.0 until this is publicized (if ever), even if the code changes before then. Questions or bug reports: sillysotsoftware@yahoo.com.

Installation

Open the DMG and drag Prowser to Applications, or save the source bundle and run ./setup.sh then ./run.sh. Source code is included in the disk image. Feel free to try it in a VM if you are concerned about security — if you like it, let me know.

Features

Image organization, search, and sorting

Full keyboard control

Search by text, similarity, or facial recognition

No import — reads from existing folders

EXIF data editing and retention

Map applications integration
(Google Earth, Apple Maps, etc.)

Local AI image generation and editing with a job control system
(under development)

Lots of tools: External editor, wallpaper, and more

Note: AI image generation requires huggingface downloads. may require a huggingface account for FLUX models. AI stuff requires ≥16GB M1+

Screenshots

Panes and status bar are all hideable.

Prowser main window with panes and status bar — Main window

Prowser installer — Standard installer (or use setup.sh / run.sh from source)