LibreLux grew in two connected directions across September 12 and 13: the photo workflow became more portable and inspectable, while its local Smart Masks and everyday library controls became more dependable. The result is a deeper browser editor that remains clear about what happens on the device and what each browser can support.
A more open photo workflow
Ten new workflow capabilities make projects easier to inspect, move, extend, and recover. LibreLux can create encrypted device-to-device catalog transfers, verify signed camera, lens, effect, and metadata packages, and export reproducible recipes containing the process version, adjustments, masks, effects, and an integrity digest.
Visual difference maps explain what changed between the current edit and its latest saved version. LibreLayer round trips pair a layered PSD with a companion manifest so RAW information and non-destructive edit decisions can travel with the image.
Local models, plug-ins, and portable catalogs
Downloadable restore and semantic-mask model packs can be kept in browser storage and run locally through WebGPU or WASM. A permission-scoped plug-in format can add non-destructive RAW, effect, or metadata hooks without silently receiving broader access.
Chrome and Edge can write portable catalogs to a folder chosen by the user, including external drives. Safari and Firefox do not currently expose the same writable-folder capability, so LibreLux shows the boundary instead of claiming that a write succeeded. Catalog health reports can identify missing originals, previews, stale mask data, and overdue backups.
Smarter masks and a calmer workspace
Smart Masks were upgraded to load more reliably, report whether the local model is loading or ready, and offer a clear retry when the model cannot be prepared. The processing remains local for the editing session.
Album controls were reorganized for the narrow catalog rail, interface accents were aligned with the LibreLux logo palette, and scrollbars were refined across the workspace. These smaller changes keep the expanded toolset navigable without competing with the photograph.
Released status
The complete source is present in the public LibreLux repository and the corresponding browser build is live at librelux.goodtools.ca. The open-ecosystem work began on September 12; the Smart Mask and interface refinements were completed on September 13.