Redlib is an alternative web front-end for Reddit focused on privacy, speed, and minimal client-side complexity. It renders Reddit content server-side and aims to reduce tracking, heavy scripts, and bloat while keeping core browsing features.

Key Features

Server-side rendered Reddit browsing with no required JavaScript
Privacy-oriented design (reduced tracking surface vs. the default Reddit web UI)
Supports viewing subreddits, posts, comments, and user profiles
Built-in theming/custom CSS options for the web UI
RSS feed support for subreddits and other views for easier following in feed readers
Media handling options (including proxying/redirecting of images/video depending on configuration)
Deployable as a single self-hosted service; commonly run behind a reverse proxy

Use Cases

Browse Reddit from low-resource devices or slow networks with a lightweight UI
Provide a privacy-preserving Reddit reader for a household or organization
Subscribe to subreddit updates via RSS in an existing feed-reading workflow

Limitations and Considerations

Depends on Reddit availability and behavior; upstream changes can affect functionality
Some Reddit features may not be fully supported compared to the official UI

Redlib is well-suited for users who want a simpler, faster way to read Reddit while minimizing client-side tracking and scripting. It is typically deployed as a small web service and can be integrated into existing infrastructure with a reverse proxy.