System Requirements
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Chromium 135+
- Windows 10+
- macOS
- Linux
Community Edition
The Community Edition (free version) does not support headless mode, so a display server is mandatory. This means:
- The system must have a graphical user interface (GUI), such as X11 (Linux), Aqua (macOS), or Windows Desktop.
- For home computers or development machines, a display server is typically present by default. Think of it as a “monitor”—it provides a virtual desktop environment for Chromium to render pages.
Enterprise Edition
The Enterprise Edition (paid version) is designed for production environments and supports headless mode without requiring a display server.
Deployment Requirements
- Docker: CE (Community Edition) or EE (Enterprise Edition), version 20.10+.
- Deployment method: Distributed as a Docker image for easy containerized deployment.
Advantages
- No GUI required, ideal for cloud servers.
- Built-in optimizations: Enhanced performance, cluster support, and advanced security features.