From 7e551e579b0ad8a243704ea9ba0c4d4780e4a0da Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Fabian Freund Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2025 16:57:33 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] update readme --- README.md | 32 +++++++++++++++++++++----------- 1 file changed, 21 insertions(+), 11 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index cc296555..c581b82b 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -8,26 +8,36 @@ Donate using Liberapay -WebLibre is an independent browser project built on the foundation of [Mozilla's Gecko Engine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gecko_(software)) and [Mozilla Android Components](https://mozac.org/). It offers a fully featured web browser with support for Firefox mobile add-ons, designed with privacy and usability at its core. +WebLibre is an independent browser project built on the foundation of [Mozilla's Gecko Engine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gecko_(software)) and [Mozilla Android Components](https://mozac.org/). It offers a fully featured web browser compatible with 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](https://github.com/FaFre/WebLibre/issues). > Currently only F-Droid builds are free from Google dependencies. ---- +## Privacy by Design + +A core mission of WebLibre is to shield users from third-party surveillance—whether by ISPs, tracking companies, or other entities seeking to monitor or collect data on your browsing habits. WebLibre achieves this through a suite of optional privacy features, including: + +- [**Web Engine Hardening:**](https://docs.weblibre.eu/Privacy--and--Security#hardening--advanced-controls) Strengthens the browser’s core to resist tracking and fingerprinting techniques. +- [**Cookie Isolation:**](https://docs.weblibre.eu/Tabs/Containers/Features/Container-Cookie-Contexts) Ensures cookies are separated by container or context, preventing cross-site tracking. +- [**Content Blocking:**](https://docs.weblibre.eu/Privacy--and--Security#content-blocking) Blocks ads, trackers, and other unwanted content by default. +- [**Tor Proxying:**](https://docs.weblibre.eu/Tabs/Containers/Features/Tor-Proxy) Allows you to selectively route browsing traffic through the Tor network for enhanced anonymity. +- [**Local Search Engine:**](https://docs.weblibre.eu/Personal-Local-Search-Engine) All search indexing and queries are performed on your device—your data never leaves your control. + +By combining these tools, WebLibre empowers you to browse the web freely and privately, minimizing exposure to unwanted monitoring and giving you genuine control over your online experience. ## Features -### Tab Management +### [Tab Management](https://docs.weblibre.eu/Tabs/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. +- [**Tab Containers:**](https://docs.weblibre.eu/Tabs/Containers/Container) Organize tabs into isolated containers for enhanced privacy and workflow management with optional features: + - [**Container Cookie Contexts:**](https://docs.weblibre.eu/Tabs/Containers/Features/Container-Cookie-Contexts) Separate “cookie jars” for each container. + - [**Tor Proxy:**](https://docs.weblibre.eu/Tabs/Containers/Features/Tor-Proxy) Route container traffic through the Tor network for anonymous browsing. + - [**Biometric Authentication:**](https://docs.weblibre.eu/Tabs/Containers/Features/Biometric-authentication) Restrict access to containers using fingerprint or face recognition. +- [**Tree View Navigation:**](https://docs.weblibre.eu/Tabs/Tree-View-Navigation) Visualize and manage complex tab hierarchies for better browsing context. +- [**Local AI Assistance:**](https://docs.weblibre.eu/Tabs/Containers/Features/On-Device-AI) Use on-device AI models to group tabs and manage containers effortlessly. -### Personal Local Search Engine +### [Personal Local Search Engine](https://docs.weblibre.eu/Personal-Local-Search-Engine) - **Unified Search:** Instantly search across: - **Open Tabs:** By title, address, and full page content (no size limits). @@ -44,7 +54,7 @@ WebLibre is an independent browser project built on the foundation of [Mozilla's - **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 +### [Bangs](https://docs.weblibre.eu/Bangs) - **Direct On-Site Search:** Use thousands of powerful shortcuts (“bangs”) to search directly on popular websites—no third-party search engine required.