The Gemini protocol

Gemini is an alternative Internet protocol designed to offer a simple, lightweight and privacy-respecting browsing experience. Situated between Gopher and the modern Web, Gemini eliminates the excessive complexity of today's web while remaining practical and accessible.

Key features

• Minimalist protocol with no JavaScript or tracking
• Simple document format (gemtext)
• Fast loading and low bandwidth consumption
• Focus on content rather than presentation
• Encrypted connections by default (mandatory TLS)

Access this site via Gemini

To visit this capsule via the native Gemini protocol:

gemini://gemini.guifl.com:443

You will need a Gemini client to access this address. Some popular options:

• Lagrange (cross-platform graphical interface)
• Amfora (terminal client)
• Bombadillo (multi-protocol terminal client)

Resources

Why Gemini?

The modern web has become heavy, complex and invasive. Gemini represents a return to the essentials: accessible content, simple navigation, and respect for user privacy. It is a space where the protocol itself prevents tracking and over-complexity.

This capsule

This personal site is hosted on the Gemini protocol and is also available on the traditional web thanks to a gemtext to HTML converter I wrote in C.

The Gemini server itself is also written in C, handling request parsing, TLS and static content serving.