> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Introduction to Ladybird

> A truly independent web browser built from scratch using a novel engine based on web standards

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## Welcome to Ladybird

[Ladybird](https://ladybird.org) is a truly independent web browser, using a novel engine based on web standards.

<Warning>
  Ladybird is in a pre-alpha state, and only suitable for use by developers.
</Warning>

## What makes Ladybird different?

Ladybird stands apart from other browsers in several key ways:

* **Fully independent**: Written from scratch, using no code from any other browser engine (not a Chromium shell, not a WebKit port, not a Firefox fork)
* **Singular focus**: Dedicated solely to building a new browser engine and browser
* **No monetization**: Will never take funding from default search deals or any other forms of user monetization, ever
* **Community-driven**: Funded entirely through donations and sponsorships

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  <Card title="Quick start" icon="rocket" href="/quickstart">
    Build and run Ladybird on your system in minutes
  </Card>

  <Card title="Frequently asked questions" icon="circle-question" href="/faq">
    Get answers to common questions about the project
  </Card>

  <Card title="Contributing" icon="code-pull-request" href="/contributing">
    Learn how to contribute to Ladybird development
  </Card>

  <Card title="Join Discord" icon="discord" href="https://discord.gg/nvfjVJ4Svh">
    Participate in development discussion on our Discord server
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## Architecture overview

Ladybird uses a multi-process architecture with:

* **Main UI process**: Handles the browser interface
* **WebContent renderer processes**: Each tab has its own sandboxed renderer process
* **ImageDecoder process**: Decodes images out of process for robustness against malicious content
* **RequestServer process**: Handles network connections out of process

### Core components

Many core library support components are inherited from SerenityOS:

* **LibWeb**: Web rendering engine (HTML, CSS, Events, DOM, APIs)
* **LibJS**: JavaScript engine written from scratch (currently JIT-less)
* **LibWasm**: WebAssembly implementation written from scratch
* **LibCrypto/LibTLS**: Cryptography primitives and Transport Layer Security
* **LibHTTP**: HTTP/1.1 client
* **LibGfx**: 2D Graphics Library, image decoding and rendering
* **LibUnicode**: Unicode and locale support
* **LibMedia**: Audio and video playback
* **LibCore**: Event loop and OS abstraction layer
* **LibIPC**: Inter-process communication

## Platform support

Ladybird runs on:

* Linux
* macOS
* Windows (with WSL2)
* Many other \*Nixes
* Android (experimental)

## Release roadmap

<Steps>
  <Step title="2026: Alpha release">
    Daily driver for developers and early adopters on Linux and macOS
  </Step>

  <Step title="2027: Beta release">
    Downloadable app for Linux and macOS
  </Step>

  <Step title="2028: Stable release">
    General use release for everyone
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Get involved

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  <Card title="GitHub repository" icon="github" href="https://github.com/LadybirdBrowser/ladybird">
    View the source code and contribute on GitHub
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    Make a donation to support development
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## Learn more

<Info>
  Check out the [FAQ](/faq) to learn about the project's history, goals, and technical details.
</Info>