v1.15.0 v1.16.0
LadybirdBrowser/ladybirdSep 10, 2026 → Sep 14, 20264 days between releases
What's New
Adds SOCKS proxy support and changes direct connection identity defaults
Breaking Changes
- Direct connections no longer default to a San Francisco location
New Features
- SOCKS4 and SOCKS5 proxy support
- Windows cleanup reaches the browser tree
- Save authenticated PDFs already open in a tab
- Honest identity defaults for direct sessions
Improvements
- Updates bundled OpenClaw plugin to current API
- Session timeout '0' means do not expire
Bug Fixes
- Windows shutdown no longer leaves browser tree behind
- Navigation timeouts no longer destroy entire sessions
Upgrade Notes
If you relied on the default San Francisco location for direct connections, set `CAMOFOX_LOCALE` and `CAMOFOX_TIMEZONE` environment variables. Configure proxy protocols using the `PROXY_PROTOCOL` environment variable.
The Two Releases
v1.15.0 — Fewer surprises when a page fights back
Sep 10, 2026· 1 month ago
Improves handling of native dropdowns and keyboard shortcuts. Navigation timeouts no longer destroy entire sessions. Plugins receive input length instead of text.
Full release notesv1.16.0 — Stop claiming a location you do not have
Sep 14, 2026· 1 month ago
Direct browser connections now use honest identity defaults instead of San Francisco. Windows cleanup reaches the browser tree, and SOCKS4/5 proxy support is added.
Full release notes