Back to browse
Burrow, a Gopher browser/proxy written in JavaScript

Burrow, a Gopher browser/proxy written in JavaScript

by treve·Mar 22, 2026·2 points·0 comments

AI Analysis

●●SolidNiche GemCozy

Gopher-to-HTML proxy brings the dead protocol to modern browsers.

Strengths
  • Zero-install HTTP proxy means users need only a URL.
  • Clean HTML rendering preserves Gopher menu structure without client software.
Weaknesses
  • Niche protocol with limited modern utility outside retro computing enthusiasts.
  • Existing proxies like Floodgap already serve this audience effectively.
Target Audience

Retro internet enthusiasts, Gopher users, developers interested in protocols

Similar To

Floodgap Gopher Gateway · GopherJS

Similar Projects