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This page contains instructions on how to build Epiphany with WebKit. WebKit is the browser engine that powers Epiphany.

Before we can build epiphany with WebKit, first we need to build WebKitGtk. Please check the WebKitGtk page on how to do this.

Build and Run

Epiphany Source

Build Epiphany/WebKit either using the latest release tarball or via Subversion.

1. Grab the source 
2. ./configure (--with-engine=webkit if building an older tarball, otherwise WebKit is the default)
3. make && make install

If build and install is successful, you should be able to run Epiphany/WebKit by typing 'epiphany' in the command line or selecting the Epiphany Web Browser in your GNOME menu (under the Internet menu).

JHBuild

First, you need to setup jhbuild (if you haven't done so yet). Then build using the following command

jhbuild build epiphany-webkit

Lastly, to run Epiphany with the WebKit backend, use the following command

jhbuild run epiphany

References

• Epiphany 2.19.6 released; WebKit back-end

• If you see the Buddha on the road, port it to GTK+

• Building the WebKit GTK+ port