Web Clients

Web clients let you access Nostr from any browser without downloading an app. They're perfect for quick access or when using shared computers.

Popular Web Clients

Primal

The most polished web experience.

• URL: primal.net
• Cost: Free

Features:

• Beautiful, responsive design
• Built-in Lightning wallet
• Advanced search
• Trending content
• Caching for faster loads

Best for: Everyone, especially beginners

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Snort

A fast, lightweight client.

• URL: snort.social
• Cost: Free

Features:

• Fast and responsive
• Clean interface
• Good for microblogging
• Supports most NIPs

Best for: Quick, no-frills experience

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Coracle

A privacy-focused client with advanced features.

• URL: coracle.social
• Cost: Free

Features:

• Privacy-conscious design
• Advanced relay management
• Group features (NIP-29)
• Customizable feeds

Best for: Privacy-focused users

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Nostrudel

A feature-rich, community-focused client.

• URL: nostrudel.ninja
• Cost: Free

Features:

• All the features
• Community support
• Advanced tools
• Open development

Best for: Power users

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Iris

An experimental client with unique features.

• URL: iris.to
• Cost: Free

Features:

• Unique social graph features
• Offline support
• Peer-to-peer connections

Best for: Trying something different

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Long-Form Content

For blog posts and articles:

Habla

• URL: habla.news
• Write and read long-form content (NIP-23)
• Clean reading experience
• Markdown support

Yakihonne

• URL: yakihonne.com
• Beautiful article layouts
• Publication features
• Newsletter-style content

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Comparison Table

Client	Speed	Features	Privacy	Best For
Primal	⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐	General use
Snort	⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐	⭐⭐	Quick access
Coracle	⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐	Privacy
Nostrudel	⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐	Power users

Browser Extensions

Using a browser extension keeps your keys more secure:

Nos2x

• Browser: Chrome, Firefox
• Get it: GitHub
• Simple key storage
• Signs events for web clients

Alby

• Browser: Chrome, Firefox, Safari
• Get it: getalby.com
• Key storage
• Lightning wallet
• One-click zaps

How Extensions Work

┌─────────────┐     ┌─────────────┐     ┌─────────────┐
│ Web Client  │────▶│  Extension  │────▶│   Relay     │
│ (primal.net)│ ask │ (nos2x/Alby)│sign │  (Server)   │
└─────────────┘     └─────────────┘     └─────────────┘

1. Web client asks to sign something
2. Extension shows you what it wants to sign
3. You approve
4. Extension signs without exposing your key

Recommended Setup

Use a web client + browser extension (Alby or nos2x) for the best balance of convenience and security.

Logging In

With Extension (Recommended)

1. Install nos2x or Alby
2. Add your private key to the extension
3. Visit a web client
4. Click "Login with Extension"
5. Approve the connection

Without Extension

1. Visit the web client
2. Click "Login" or "I have an account"
3. Enter your nsec (private key)

Security Note

When entering your nsec directly into a website:

• Make sure you're on the official URL
• Check for https (secure connection)
• Don't use on shared/public computers

Tips for Web Users

Bookmarks

Save your favorite clients for quick access:

• primal.net
• snort.social
• coracle.social

Private Browsing

• Use incognito/private mode on shared computers
• Consider using an extension for key storage
• Log out when done

Multiple Accounts

Most web clients support account switching:

1. Log out of current account
2. Log in with different nsec
3. Or use extension with multiple keys

Mobile Web

All these clients work on mobile browsers too:

• Good for quick checks
• May lack push notifications
• Consider native app for regular use

Recommended Starting Point

Situation	Use
General browsing	Primal
Privacy important	Coracle
Want all features	Nostrudel
Quick check	Snort
Writing articles	Habla

Next Steps

• Desktop Clients - Computer applications
• Mobile Clients - Phone apps
• Understanding Relays