Brave is a privacy-centric web browser built on the Chromium engine. It functions as a cross-platform navigation tool designed to protect user data by automatically blocking trackers and advertisements by default.
The browser distinguishes itself through integrated search capabilities that allow for programmatic control over query execution and data retrieval. It provides a platform for custom search engine development, enabling users to apply specific ranking rules, filter content based on geographic or temporal constraints, and enrich results with real-time structured data.
Beyond its core browsing and search functions, the project supports modular extension through a component-based system and utilizes a multi-process architecture to maintain system stability. It includes tools for optimizing search interfaces, such as query refinement operators, result pagination, and multi-snippet previews.
