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.
> **⚠️ 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).
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## 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.
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## 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.
