# Ora Browser - LLM Information File

## About Ora Browser
Ora is a fast, secure, and beautiful browser built specifically for macOS. Designed with a clean, native experience that feels at home on macOS without unnecessary bloat.

## Key Information
- **Name**: Ora Browser
- **Platform**: macOS (macOS 14.0 or later required)
- **Technology**: Built on WebKit engine using SwiftUI/AppKit
- **License**: MIT License (Open Source)
- **Status**: Currently in early development (alpha version)
- **Website**: https://orabrowser.com
- **Repository**: https://github.com/the-ora/browser
- **Twitter**: https://twitter.com/orabrowser

## Core Features
- Native macOS UI built with SwiftUI/AppKit
- Fast, responsive browsing powered by WebKit
- Privacy-first browsing with built-in content blocker for tracking prevention and ad blocking
- Multiple search engine support
- URL auto-completion and search suggestions
- Quick Launcher for instant navigation and search
- Developer mode
- Tab management with containers (spaces), pinning and reordering
- Vertical Sidebar
- Session restore after app restart or crash
- Keyboard shortcuts for navigation and tabs
- Picture in Picture support
- Developer Tools

## Planned Features (Beta Version)
- Download manager with pause/resume support
- iCloud Keychain password autofill
- Private browsing mode
- Bookmark management with folders and search
- Extensions support (App Store & Chrome extensions)
- Split tabs (multiple tabs open side by side)
- Reader mode with adjustable font and themes
- Web notifications

## Design Philosophy
- Less noise, more browsing
- Clean, native experience
- Simple, powerful, and free of bloat
- Privacy-first approach
- Native macOS integration

## Target Audience
- macOS users seeking a native browser experience
- Privacy-conscious users
- Users wanting distraction-free browsing
- People looking for alternatives to Arc, Zen, Dia, Chrome, Safari, or other browsers
- Developers and power users
- Users who prefer minimal, clean interfaces

## Technical Details
- Built with Swift 5.9
- Requires Xcode 15 or later for development
- Uses SwiftData for persistence
- WebKit engine for rendering
- Sparkle framework for automatic updates
- Ed25519 cryptographic keys for secure updates

## Social Links
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/orabrowser (@orabrowser)
- GitHub: https://github.com/the-ora/browser
- Discord: https://discord.gg/9aZWH52Zjm
- Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/orabrowser

## Keywords for Search
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## Mission Statement
To deliver a clean, native macOS browsing experience that's simple, powerful, and free of bloat, focusing on privacy and user productivity.

## Development Status
Ora is currently in early stages of development. Core functionalities are being implemented with an alpha version expected soon. The browser is not yet ready for day-to-day use but is actively being developed as an open-source project.

## Unique Selling Points
1. Native macOS design and feel
2. WebKit-based for performance and compatibility
3. Privacy-first with built-in content blocking
4. Clean, minimal interface without distractions
5. Open source and free
6. Built specifically for macOS (not cross-platform)
7. Focus on productivity and aesthetics
8. Developer-friendly with built-in dev tools

This information is current as of the file creation date and may be updated as the project evolves.