# Contributing **URL:** https://community.brave.app/c/contributing/23.md [Latest](https://community.brave.app/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.brave.app/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.brave.app/tags.md) --- ## [About the Contributing category](https://community.brave.app/t/about-the-contributing-category/1891)
**Author:** [@alex](https://community.brave.app/u/alex)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2017, 2:54pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/about-the-contributing-category/1891 "2017-03-28T14:54:05Z")
Thanks for taking the first step in contributing to Brave! We have a few places for you to get started, depending on your experience and interest. Support If you have never participated in an open source software commu… --- ## [Brave Browser Sandbox file protection/encryption](https://community.brave.app/t/brave-browser-sandbox-file-protection-encryption/660370)
**Author:** [@b945c001e207633a74ba](https://community.brave.app/u/b945c001e207633a74ba)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2026, 1:52am UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/brave-browser-sandbox-file-protection-encryption/660370 "2026-10-29T01:52:53Z")
Title: iOS Pasteboard content persists in plain-text base64 within Brave sandbox after cache deletion/shred Environment: App Version: Brave v1.97 Platform: iOS (iOS 27+) Date of Discovery: 10/01/2026 – Present … --- ## [UI enhancement to add new tab](https://community.brave.app/t/ui-enhancement-to-add-new-tab/660351)
**Author:** [@rdx7space](https://community.brave.app/u/rdx7space)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2026, 2:13pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/ui-enhancement-to-add-new-tab/660351 "2026-10-28T14:13:07Z")
Hello Brave team, Please add this human feature where hovering on the tab bar empty space suggest a pill to add new tab instead of a tiny (+) button which force users to click the plus button with precise accuracy. Than… --- ## [UX/UI Feedback for Brave iOS (iPhone 16 Pro): Minimized Bottom URL Bar & Status Bar Top Scrim](https://community.brave.app/t/ux-ui-feedback-for-brave-ios-iphone-16-pro-minimized-bottom-url-bar-status-bar-top-scrim/660018)
**Author:** [@En-Rogel](https://community.brave.app/u/En-Rogel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/ux-ui-feedback-for-brave-ios-iphone-16-pro-minimized-bottom-url-bar-status-bar-top-scrim/660018 "2026-10-22T21:21:46Z")
Dear Brave iOS Team, I am an active user of Brave on iOS (running on an iPhone 16 Pro / iOS 18+)\[cite: 1, 2\] and love the privacy features, speed, and overall browsing experience. I’d like to share some UI/UX feedback … --- ## [Brave Playlist features suggestions](https://community.brave.app/t/brave-playlist-features-suggestions/660005)
**Author:** [@st\_gta](https://community.brave.app/u/st_gta)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 3:58pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/brave-playlist-features-suggestions/660005 "2026-10-22T15:58:32Z")
Brave Team, first of all thank you so much! I love your product. And now I also becoming an active user of Brave playlist. And I believe it would be really cool if you could develop a homescreen player widget (eg similar… --- ## [macOS "App Icon Change Option" Support Similar to iOS](https://community.brave.app/t/macos-app-icon-change-option-support-similar-to-ios/648321)
**Author:** [@jazib](https://community.brave.app/u/jazib)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/macos-app-icon-change-option-support-similar-to-ios/648321 "2026-10-13T20:12:49Z")
On iOS we can easily change app icons and they adapt well across different system styles. On macOS Tahoe with Liquid Glass there are multiple appearance modes and one static icon does not fit all of them. The same Brav… --- ## [iOS 27: Large Dark app icon is invisible on Home Screen](https://community.brave.app/t/ios-27-large-dark-app-icon-is-invisible-on-home-screen/659086)
**Author:** [@WakedOwl](https://community.brave.app/u/WakedOwl)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/ios-27-large-dark-app-icon-is-invisible-on-home-screen/659086 "2026-10-01T19:09:10Z")
On iOS 27.0.1, the Brave app icon disappears completely when using the Large + Dark Home Screen icon configuration. The other three combinations work correctly: Small + Light :white\_check\_mark: Small + Dark … --- ## [Leo Ai' appearance during Night mode](https://community.brave.app/t/leo-ai-appearance-during-night-mode/658844)
**Author:** [@1ban](https://community.brave.app/u/1ban)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 4:50pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/leo-ai-appearance-during-night-mode/658844 "2026-09-27T16:50:46Z")
Hi I’m having problem with night mode in iOS Brave browser when I am using Leo AI everything is white and transparent and I can’t see my history’s topics or settings bar. I’m new user here so I can’t attach a link or upl… --- ## [Bug: Brave Translate toggle is grayed out and inactive on iOS](https://community.brave.app/t/bug-brave-translate-toggle-is-grayed-out-and-inactive-on-ios/657099)
**Author:** [@baxenko](https://community.brave.app/u/baxenko)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 7:13pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/bug-brave-translate-toggle-is-grayed-out-and-inactive-on-ios/657099 "2026-09-26T19:13:38Z")
Description of the issue: The built-in translation feature (Brave Translate) is not working on my iOS device. The “Translate Enabled” toggle in the browser settings is completely grayed out (inactive) and cannot be turne… --- ## [Problems with Brave's "Screenshot" Feature](https://community.brave.app/t/problems-with-braves-screenshot-feature/658567)
**Author:** [@rsodell35](https://community.brave.app/u/rsodell35)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 5:27pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/problems-with-braves-screenshot-feature/658567 "2026-09-21T17:27:27Z")
There appears to be a “bug” in the Screenshot feature under the category of "Save & Share. Before the last update, I was able to capture the entire page when attempting a complete screenshot. Now only about half of the… --- ## [Confirmation: YouTube Interface Missing Due to Shields (Script Blocking) on iOS](https://community.brave.app/t/confirmation-youtube-interface-missing-due-to-shields-script-blocking-on-ios/651822)
**Author:** [@punkyard](https://community.brave.app/u/punkyard)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 5:06am UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/confirmation-youtube-interface-missing-due-to-shields-script-blocking-on-ios/651822 "2026-09-14T05:06:38Z")
Description of the Issue: When using Brave Browser on iPhone, YouTube videos open in a stripped-down player without the video description, comments section, or suggested videos. The issue is directly caused by Brave Shie… --- ## [Brave DevTools MCP: agent-native browser automation for Brave](https://community.brave.app/t/brave-devtools-mcp-agent-native-browser-automation-for-brave/656905)
**Author:** [@triuzzi](https://community.brave.app/u/triuzzi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 12:42pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/brave-devtools-mcp-agent-native-browser-automation-for-brave/656905 "2026-08-12T12:42:24Z")
Hi Brave developers, I built Brave DevTools MCP, an MCP server and CLI that gives coding agents direct access to a locally running Brave instance through the DevTools protocol. It lets Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, OpenC… --- ## [High CPU Usage and Overheating in Brave on Ubuntu 26.04](https://community.brave.app/t/high-cpu-usage-and-overheating-in-brave-on-ubuntu-26-04/656125)
**Author:** [@neel26](https://community.brave.app/u/neel26)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2026, 3:12pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/high-cpu-usage-and-overheating-in-brave-on-ubuntu-26-04/656125 "2026-07-27T15:12:27Z")
Hi everyone, I’m experiencing a strange issue with Brave on Ubuntu 26.04, and I’m trying to find out whether this is a browser bug or a website-specific problem. My system OS: Ubuntu 26.04 CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 8600G GPU: … --- ## [Download/playlist feature for ios users ,bug isn’t fixed after 3 major updates](https://community.brave.app/t/download-playlist-feature-for-ios-users-bug-isn-t-fixed-after-3-major-updates/655938)
**Author:** [@dhruvpandey](https://community.brave.app/u/dhruvpandey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2026, 2:43am UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/download-playlist-feature-for-ios-users-bug-isn-t-fixed-after-3-major-updates/655938 "2026-07-26T02:43:12Z")
Subject: iOS Playlist Download Feature Not Working for Multiple Updates Hello Brave Team, I would like to report an issue with the Playlist Download feature on the iOS version of Brave. The feature is available and al… --- ## [I accidentally discovered how to install Firefox-specific extensions in Brave](https://community.brave.app/t/i-accidentally-discovered-how-to-install-firefox-specific-extensions-in-brave/655235)
**Author:** [@Muhammad\_Iqomul\_Haq](https://community.brave.app/u/Muhammad_Iqomul_Haq)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2026, 9:28am UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/i-accidentally-discovered-how-to-install-firefox-specific-extensions-in-brave/655235 "2026-07-06T09:28:21Z")
It’s a miracle. I figured out how to install Firefox-specific extensions in Brave. After successfully testing the installation of an MV2 Manifest extension in the latest version of Brave (Chromium 150), I happened to tr… --- ## [Native Split Screen / Split Tabs Support for Brave Browser](https://community.brave.app/t/native-split-screen-split-tabs-support-for-brave-browser/654955)
**Author:** [@bennimaru](https://community.brave.app/u/bennimaru)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2026, 5:32pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/native-split-screen-split-tabs-support-for-brave-browser/654955 "2026-06-29T17:32:33Z")
Hello Brave Team, First of all, thank you for all the hard work you put into Brave. I’ve been using Brave as my primary browser because of its speed, privacy features, and overall performance. I would like to request a … --- ## [Brave release notes for iOS version?](https://community.brave.app/t/brave-release-notes-for-ios-version/654912)
**Author:** [@jxb](https://community.brave.app/u/jxb)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2026, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/brave-release-notes-for-ios-version/654912 "2026-06-29T15:18:40Z")
Hi! So the release notes are lagging a month behind on Brave iOS version (latest is 29th May), the Desktop an Android release notes regularly updated. Can this be fixed or is there another site, where you can see lates… --- ## [New Youtube Ads blocker method](https://community.brave.app/t/new-youtube-ads-blocker-method/653397)
**Author:** [@NotAnAxolotl](https://community.brave.app/u/NotAnAxolotl)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2026, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/new-youtube-ads-blocker-method/653397 "2026-05-25T15:13:51Z")
Methodology: This project utilizes Main World Injection to bypass YouTube’s ad-serving logic. Instead of relying on traditional filter-list matching (which is increasingly ineffective), it directly manipulates the HTMLVi… --- ## [How to contact brave team so i get feedback on an issues or PR?](https://community.brave.app/t/how-to-contact-brave-team-so-i-get-feedback-on-an-issues-or-pr/653313)
**Author:** [@elysia](https://community.brave.app/u/elysia)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/how-to-contact-brave-team-so-i-get-feedback-on-an-issues-or-pr/653313 "2026-05-21T19:33:20Z")
Hello. Last week, I filled an issue on github about a custom background bug. I encountered this problem and I saw some people mentioning the same problem on the brave community : post-1 and post-2, and reddit post. I tr… --- ## [Brave for Haiku (BeOS)](https://community.brave.app/t/brave-for-haiku-beos/653001)
**Author:** [@RafaelVicosa](https://community.brave.app/u/RafaelVicosa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2026, 1:41am UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/brave-for-haiku-beos/653001 "2026-05-14T01:41:25Z")
I need a version of the wonderful Brave browser for Haiku OS (Be OS). Currently, Haiku doesn’t have Firefox, Chrome, or Opera. I find Brave very lightweight, stable, and fast. Excellent to be the first major browser for… --- ## [How to get my site webssh.giaolink.cn indexed by Brave Search?](https://community.brave.app/t/how-to-get-my-site-webssh-giaolink-cn-indexed-by-brave-search/652975)
**Author:** [@mrchenml](https://community.brave.app/u/mrchenml)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 1:25pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/how-to-get-my-site-webssh-giaolink-cn-indexed-by-brave-search/652975 "2026-05-13T13:25:28Z")
Hi Brave Search Team, I’m the owner of https://webssh.giaolink.cn/ and would like to request indexing and inclusion in Brave Search results. --- ## [Change white splash screen to black when loading sites for dark mode!](https://community.brave.app/t/change-white-splash-screen-to-black-when-loading-sites-for-dark-mode/652783)
**Author:** [@flatware2427](https://community.brave.app/u/flatware2427)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2026, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/change-white-splash-screen-to-black-when-loading-sites-for-dark-mode/652783 "2026-05-09T22:52:29Z")
When using dark mode and navigating to different websites, Brave displays a white flash while initially loading the page before applying dark mode. --- ## [iOS Youtube music and skip buttons](https://community.brave.app/t/ios-youtube-music-and-skip-buttons/652408)
**Author:** [@f.ibz16](https://community.brave.app/u/f.ibz16)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/ios-youtube-music-and-skip-buttons/652408 "2026-04-30T13:47:08Z")
Hello everyone, when I use Youtube Music via Brave on my iPhone 16 Pro I manage to listen to my music on background but on the music widget I don’t have the skip buttons that make me skip the current song and listen to t… --- ## [Design problem in address bar](https://community.brave.app/t/design-problem-in-address-bar/652182)
**Author:** [@meetthakkar](https://community.brave.app/u/meetthakkar)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2026, 7:32pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/design-problem-in-address-bar/652182 "2026-04-24T19:32:42Z")
while having brave opened along with another app and reducing the window size, on the address bar there is a bug compiling multiple buttons. --- ## [Cybersecurity comparison](https://community.brave.app/t/cybersecurity-comparison/651330)
**Author:** [@Kurdo](https://community.brave.app/u/Kurdo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 11:45pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/cybersecurity-comparison/651330 "2026-04-21T23:45:36Z")
Is brave saving and sharing our location and data ? Other browser does it.. --- ## [Make the ultra dark theme better](https://community.brave.app/t/make-the-ultra-dark-theme-better/652066)
**Author:** [@didaka](https://community.brave.app/u/didaka)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 7:26pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/make-the-ultra-dark-theme-better/652066 "2026-04-21T19:26:51Z")
i think that the ultra dark theme should be made a bit better and added to all platforms. i think that the new tab or just tab color which is currently a lighter gray made a bit darker and made to a color similar or the… --- ## [Youtube bug : only video player / no three dot menu to add vids (ios)](https://community.brave.app/t/youtube-bug-only-video-player-no-three-dot-menu-to-add-vids-ios/651639)
**Author:** [@STAINLESS\_STEEL](https://community.brave.app/u/STAINLESS_STEEL)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/youtube-bug-only-video-player-no-three-dot-menu-to-add-vids-ios/651639 "2026-04-13T14:35:21Z")
Iphone 12pro/ 26.2 Hello, i’m a Brave user, i actually have a problem with my youtube platform (only in the Brave app) to add vids, i just can search and listen content and don’t have any access to the three dots menu ..… --- ## [What happened to the section that showed all web3 dapps & gamefi?](https://community.brave.app/t/what-happened-to-the-section-that-showed-all-web3-dapps-gamefi/650978)
**Author:** [@jmarlee](https://community.brave.app/u/jmarlee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2026, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/what-happened-to-the-section-that-showed-all-web3-dapps-gamefi/650978 "2026-03-23T23:57:19Z")
What happened with dapps section? --- ## [Edge case handling - storage hardware saturation leads to corrupt password database](https://community.brave.app/t/edge-case-handling-storage-hardware-saturation-leads-to-corrupt-password-database/650850)
**Author:** [@codeninja](https://community.brave.app/u/codeninja)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2026, 3:38pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/edge-case-handling-storage-hardware-saturation-leads-to-corrupt-password-database/650850 "2026-03-20T15:38:40Z")
Found this out the hard way. A disc space availability check is required before attempting to write a newly set password to the password database atleast via the “save new password” pop up when setting up new accounts or… --- ## [\[BUG\] Chrome Web Store extension FAILED\_TO\_COPY\_EXTENSION\_FILE\_TO\_TEMP\_DIRECTORY](https://community.brave.app/t/bug-chrome-web-store-extension-failed-to-copy-extension-file-to-temp-directory/650293)
**Author:** [@vitoram](https://community.brave.app/u/vitoram)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2026, 12:41pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/bug-chrome-web-store-extension-failed-to-copy-extension-file-to-temp-directory/650293 "2026-03-08T12:41:19Z")
\[BUG\] Chrome Web Store extension install fails with FAILED\_TO\_COPY\_EXTENSION\_FILE\_TO\_TEMP\_DIRECTORY Browser version: Brave (please check yours via brave://version) OS: Windows Extension (in exam): Social Blade Descri… [Next page](https://community.brave.app/c/contributing/23.md?page=1)