Mercury Alex313031

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Use this command to install Mercury:

winget install --id=Alex313031.Mercury -e

Firefox fork with compiler optimizations and patches from Librewolf, Waterfox, and Ghostery. It aims to be the Firefox equivalent of my main project: Thorium (a Chromium fork).

Mercury is a Firefox fork designed to provide enhanced performance, security, and customization through compiler optimizations and patches fromLibrewolf, Waterfox, and Ghostery. Built with a focus on privacy and efficiency, it aims to deliver a faster, more streamlined browsing experience compared to standard Firefox releases.

Key Features:

Privacy-focused patches inspired by Librewolf and Ghostery to block trackers and improve security.
Compiler optimizations from Waterfox for improved performance and reduced memory usage.
Support for popular extensions and customization options.
Enhanced resource management for smoother multitasking.
Clean, unbranded interface with minimal bloatware.

Audience & Benefit:
Ideal for privacy-conscious users and tech-savvy individuals who want a faster, more secure browser experience without compromising on functionality. Mercury is particularly beneficial for those seeking an alternative to Chromium-based browsers like Thorium, offering a lightweight yet powerful Firefox derivative.

Mercury can be installed via winget.