From 9df3dbeab0e75e7cb418968d238fecd7287f35cb Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Andrew Zambazos Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2026 17:07:09 +1300 Subject: [PATCH] Update README.md --- README.md | 41 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 40 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 7ed2682..f7406f8 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,8 +1,47 @@ +# NEBULA BROWSER + +*A controller-first browser originally designed for SteamOS* + +--- + +### ⚠️ Final Release • Project Archived ⚠️ + +Nebula Browser has reached end of support and is no longer under active development. +This repository represents the final archived state of the project. + +--- + # Nebula ![Nebula Logo](assets/images/Logos/Nebula-Logo.svg) -A customizable and privacy-focused web browser built with Electron. Nebula is designed to be a lightweight, secure, and user-friendly browser with a focus on performance and privacy. +Nebula is a customizable and privacy-focused web browser built with Electron. It was designed to be a lightweight, secure, and user-friendly browser with a strong emphasis on controller-first interaction, performance, and privacy. + +--- + +## Project Status + +**Status:** Archived +**Maintenance:** Ended +**Future Updates:** None planned + +Nebula is no longer actively maintained. The source code remains available for reference, learning, and archival purposes. + +--- + +## Why Nebula Was Archived + +Nebula was created with a very specific goal in mind: to be a **controller-first browser that lived inside the Steam ecosystem**, particularly for Steam Deck and SteamOS users who wanted a web experience without relying on desktop mode, keyboards, or external workarounds. + +During the Steam review process, Valve determined that Nebula does not fit within Steam’s allowed categories for non-game software. As a result, the application was permanently retired from Steam and cannot be distributed on the platform. + +While Nebula can function as a desktop browser, distributing it outside of Steam fundamentally changes the experience it was designed to provide. Requiring third-party installation methods or desktop mode defeats the core problem Nebula was built to solve. + +Rather than ship a compromised version that no longer aligns with its original purpose, the decision was made to formally conclude development and archive the project. + +This repository preserves Nebula in its final state as a complete exploration of controller-first browser design. + +--- ## Features