The command syntax is case-insensitive. For readability, we use the casing in the listing of supported commands.
Table 11.1. Mozilla -remote compatible commands.
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| ping() | Checks for existence of a remote instance. Makes it possible for scripts to query if remote controlling is possible. |
| openURL() | Prompts for a URL in current tab by opening the Goto dialog. |
| openURL(URL) | Open the passed URL in current tab. |
| openURL(URL, new-tab) | Opens the passed URL in new tab. |
| openURL(URL, new-window) | Opens the passed URL in new window. |
| xfeDoCommand(openBrowser) | Opens an ELinks instance in a new window. This ELinks instance will connect to the already running one. |
Table 11.2. ELinks extensions.
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| addBookmark(URL) | Bookmarks the passed URL. |
| infoBox(text) | Show text in a message box. |
-remote can also take a list of URLs without an explicit action, in which case
the URL arguments will be opened in new tabs in the remote instance. For
example, by running:
$ elinks -remote slashdot.org fm g:elinks
new tabs containing slashdot.org, freshmeat.net and a Google search of elinks
will be opened.