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# [Download latest release](https://gitlab.com/librewolf-community/browser/bsys6/-/releases)
# LibreWolf Issue Tracker & Update Tools 🚀
* Visit [the FAQ](https://librewolf.net/docs/faq/).
* Install via _[chocolatey](https://community.chocolatey.org/packages/librewolf)_: `choco install librewolf`
* Or install via _winget_: `winget install librewolf`
* Or install via _[scoop](https://scoop.sh)_: `scoop bucket add extras`, then `scoop install librewolf`
Welcome to the **LibreWolf for Windows** repository! This repository is now dedicated to the **Issue Tracker**. Submit your issues and get the latest updates on LibreWolf for Windows.
# Update tools
There are several tools that can help you to keep LibreWolf up-to-date, which helps improve security.
To download the latest release, visit the [official LibreWolf release page](https://gitlab.com/librewolf-community/browser/bsys6/-/releases). For installation options, check out the [FAQ](https://librewolf.net/docs/faq/).
* @ltguillaume created an *automatic updater* that can either be run manually or be set up to automatically update via a scheduled task. It can be found [here on Codeberg](https://codeberg.org/ltguillaume/librewolf-winupdater) or [on GitHub](https://github.com/ltguillaume/librewolf-winupdater).
* Defkev created a LibreWolf *update checker extension*, which can be found [here](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/librewolf-updater/). It will show a notification when an update is available and guide you to the download link.
## Update Tools 🛠️
Please note the distinction between the *updater* ([LibreWolf WinUpdater](https://codeberg.org/ltguillaume/librewolf-winupdater)) and the *extension* ([LibreWolf Updater](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/librewolf-updater/)), in that the updater can _install_ updates automatically, while the extension can only _check_ for updates. There has been some confusion about that on Reddit, GitHub and Gitlab.
Stay secure and up-to-date with these LibreWolf update tools:
Due to problems with the Gitlab CI, we _can't_ build the two `ahk-tools` ([AutoHotkey](https://www.autohotkey.com) scripts) used in the portable
version directly from source while building the portable zip. The tools are instead pre-built by @ltguillaume and downloaded from their respective project pages on Codeberg, [LibreWolf Portable](https://codeberg.org/ltguillaume/librewolf-portable/releases) and [LibreWolf WinUpdater](https://codeberg.org/ltguillaume/librewolf-winupdater/releases).
1. **LibreWolf WinUpdater**: Kudos to @ltguillaume for this [automatic updater](https://codeberg.org/ltguillaume/librewolf-winupdater) that can be set up to update LibreWolf automatically or run manually.
# LibreWolf for Windows
2. **LibreWolf Update Checker Extension**: Created by Defkev, this [extension](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/librewolf-updater/) will notify you when an update is available and guide you to the download link.
* LibreWolf has many UI languages built-in, available in the settings.
* The latest **-portable.zip** release type is _self-contained_, can be moved around and (thus) be run on removable storage. It can be run next to an installed version of LibreWolf and supports (multiple) user profiles inside the extracted folder. Head to the [launcher's project page](https://codeberg.org/ltguillaume/librewolf-portable) to find out how this works.
> Please note: The *updater* can _install_ updates automatically, while the *extension* can only _check_ for updates.
# Where to submit tickets
## LibreWolf for Windows 🖥️
* When you have problems with the Settings, or the Advanced Settings (`about:config`), please submit these issues to the [settings repository](https://gitlab.com/librewolf-community/settings/-/issues).
* For all other problems, such as crashes/theme issues/graphics/speed problems, please submit them to [issues for windows repository](https://gitlab.com/librewolf-community/browser/windows/-/issues).
- LibreWolf supports multiple UI languages, available in settings.
- The latest **-portable.zip** release is self-contained and can be run on removable storage.
# Building from source
## Issue Tracker 🎫
* Building from source is done using our `bsys` build system. It only supports cross-compiling from Linux to Windows. So building the windows version from within windows is not supported. Well, it's not tested yet.
* It's getting build by v6 of bsys, located here: [bsys6](https://gitlab.com/librewolf-community/browser/bsys6).
- For issues with Settings or Advanced Settings (`about:config`), submit them to the [settings repository](https://gitlab.com/librewolf-community/settings/-/issues).
- For other issues, such as crashes/theme/graphics/speed problems, submit them to [issues for windows repository](https://gitlab.com/librewolf-community/browser/windows/-/issues).
## Building from Source 🏗️
- Our `bsys` build system supports cross-compiling from Linux to Windows. Building the Windows version from within Windows is not tested yet.
- The build system can be found here: [bsys6](https://gitlab.com/librewolf-community/browser/bsys6).