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WebLibre: The Privacy-Focused Browser

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WebLibre is an independent browser project built on the foundation of Mozilla's Gecko Engine and Mozilla Android Components. It offers a fully featured web browser with support for Firefox mobile add-ons, designed with privacy and usability at its core.

⚠️ Alpha Release Notice
WebLibre is currently in the alpha phase. Expect frequent updates, potential bugs, and breaking changes. Please report issues on GitHub.


Features

Tab Management

  • Tab Containers: Organize tabs into isolated containers for enhanced privacy and workflow management with optional features:
    • Container Cookie Contexts: Separate “cookie jars” for each container.
    • Tor Proxy: Route container traffic through the Tor network for anonymous browsing.
    • Biometric Authentication: Restrict access to containers using fingerprint or face recognition.
  • Tree View Navigation: Visualize and manage complex tab hierarchies for better browsing context.
  • Local AI Assistance: Use on-device AI models to group tabs and manage containers effortlessly.

Personal Local Search Engine

  • Unified Search: Instantly search across:
    • Open Tabs: By title, address, and full page content (no size limits).
    • Web Feeds: Aggregate and search your favorite news sites and blogs, with full content indexing.
    • Browsing History: Quickly find previously visited sites by title or address.
    • Bangs: Use custom shortcuts for direct on-site search.
  • Local-First Search: All indexing and search operations happen on your device—your data never leaves your control.

Privacy & Security

  • No Tracking: WebLibre does not track or monitor your browsing.
  • Local Data Storage: All your data stays on your device.
  • Tor Integration: Route container or private tab traffic through the Tor network for greater anonymity.
  • Ad and Content Blocking: Optional content blocker (uBlock Origin) installation during onboarding.
  • Web Engine Hardening: Comprehensive and easy-to-use privacy and security presets for the Gecko Web-Engine.

Bangs

  • Direct On-Site Search: Use thousands of powerful shortcuts (“bangs”) to search directly on popular websites—no third-party search engine required.

Getting Started

  1. Download & Install WebLibre on your device.
  2. Organize Tabs: Use containers for work, personal, or research contexts.
  3. Enable Tor Proxy: Assign Tor to containers or private tabs for sensitive browsing.
  4. Add Web Feeds: Aggregate your favorite sites for unified, private search.
  5. Try Bangs: Search directly on your favorite websites with custom shortcuts.

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Feedback & Contributions

WebLibre is in active development, and your feedback is greatly welcomed!
Please share your ideas, report issues via GitHub Issues.

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