Hopper

Hopper is a down-to-earth Gopher and Gemini browser for Playdate. It's designed to be simple to use, and includes a bunch of starter bookmarks so you can dive into the Small Web right away. Hop on!

Browse like it’s 1991

• Access Gopher, Gemini and Finger
• Lightweight, text-focussed browsing
• Page caching for snappy navigation
• Customisable startpage and bookmarks

Who is this for?
Anyone feeling nostalgic for the early internet, or people curious about the small web. These no-nonsense, text-based sites feel right at home on Playdate.

Gopher? Gemini?
Gopher is an early internet protocol for sharing text and files. Think simple pages with links, no images or fancy stuff. It lost popularity in the 90s, but a small community still keeps some gopherholes online.

Gemini takes inspiration from Gopher, but brings it to the 21st century by adding secure connections and a touch of modern formatting. Gemini capsules are popular among people who wish for a simpler internet. No interactivity, no clutter, just text and links.

NOTE: This browser does not open regular (WWW) websites over HTTP connections.