From b725d5a67219ed752913a89cd9b361777cfecd25 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Andrew Zambazos <62979495+Bobbybear007@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2026 21:12:20 +1300 Subject: [PATCH] Revise project description and status in README Updated project status and focus, changing from Steam-centric to Linux-first. Clarified maintenance mode and community engagement. --- README.md | 58 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++--------------------- 1 file changed, 36 insertions(+), 22 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 7e3b17a..10d010c 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,13 +1,13 @@ # NEBULA BROWSER -*A controller-first browser originally designed for SteamOS* +*A controller-first browser, now re-focused as a Linux-first project* --- -### ⏸️ Development Paused • Project in Dormant State ⏸️ +### Limited Development • Project in Maintenance Mode -Nebula Browser is not under active development at this time. -The project is currently in a dormant state, with the code preserved and available. +Nebula Browser is no longer under active, full-time development. +The project is maintained on an occasional basis, with updates made when time and interest allow. --- @@ -15,43 +15,58 @@ The project is currently in a dormant state, with the code preserved and availab ![Nebula Logo](assets/images/Logos/Nebula-Logo.svg) -Nebula is a customizable and privacy-focused web browser built with Electron. It was designed to be lightweight, secure, and user-friendly, with a strong emphasis on **controller-first interaction**, performance, and privacy, particularly for handheld PCs and living room setups. +Nebula is a customizable and privacy-focused web browser built with Electron. It is designed to be lightweight, secure, and user-friendly, with a strong emphasis on **controller-first and keyboard-driven interaction**, performance, and privacy. + +While originally conceived for SteamOS and the Steam Deck, Nebula has since evolved into a **Linux-first experimental browser**, aimed at alternative input setups, handheld PCs, accessibility use cases, and living room environments. --- ## Project Status -**Status:** Dormant -**Maintenance:** No active maintenance -**Development:** Paused -**Future Updates:** No active roadmap +**Status:** Maintenance Mode +**Maintenance:** Occasional updates +**Development:** No active roadmap +**Focus:** Linux-first (desktop, handhelds, and alternative input setups) -Nebula is not currently being worked on, but the source code remains available for use, modification, and experimentation under the MIT license. +Nebula is not a primary or actively scheduled project. Updates may occur sporadically and are not guaranteed. The repository remains open for use, modification, and experimentation under the MIT license. -This repository reflects a stable snapshot of the project as it exists today. +This repository reflects a stable snapshot of the project, with incremental improvements added when appropriate. --- -## Why Development Is Paused +## Why the Project Changed Direction -Nebula was created with a very specific goal: to be a **controller-first browser designed to live inside the Steam ecosystem**, especially for Steam Deck and SteamOS users who wanted a seamless web experience without relying on desktop mode, keyboards, or external workarounds. +Nebula was originally created with a very specific goal: to be a **controller-first browser designed to live inside the Steam ecosystem**, especially for Steam Deck and SteamOS users who wanted a seamless 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 browser could not be distributed on the Steam Store. -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 workflows compromises the original problem Nebula was built to solve. +At the time, Steam distribution was considered a core pillar of the project, and development was paused as the original vision could no longer be fulfilled in its intended form. -Rather than continue active development in a direction that no longer aligned with that original vision, the project was placed into a dormant state. +Since then, community feedback has highlighted broader interest in Nebula’s **input model and interaction design**, beyond Steam or SteamOS alone. Because of this, Nebula has been re-contextualized as a Linux-first project rather than a Steam-native application. --- -## What This Means +## What This Means Now -* Nebula is **not deleted or abandoned** -* The codebase remains open and accessible -* Community use, forks, and experimentation are welcome -* There is currently **no commitment** to future updates +* Nebula is **not abandoned** +* It is **no longer a main or priority project** +* Development happens **occasionally and without a fixed schedule** +* The project is no longer tied to Steam or SteamOS +* Linux desktop users, handhelds, and alternative input setups are the primary audience -If the ecosystem, platform landscape, or community interest meaningfully changes in the future, the project’s status can be reassessed. Until then, Nebula stands as a complete exploration of controller-first browser design. +Nebula exists as an ongoing experiment in controller- and keyboard-driven web navigation. It may evolve further, remain stable, or inspire forks and derivative projects. + +--- + +## Distribution + +Nebula may be distributed outside of Steam through platforms such as: + +* GitHub (source and releases) +* itch.io +* Flatpak / Flathub + +Availability and packaging may change over time and are not guaranteed. --- @@ -60,7 +75,6 @@ If the ecosystem, platform landscape, or community interest meaningfully changes Nebula Browser is licensed under the MIT License. You are free to use, modify, and build upon the project. ---- ## Features