Supported platforms
Patcher is a browser-based workspace. It runs anywhere a modern browser runs — no install, no local runtime.
Desktop browsers
Patcher is developed against the current and previous major versions of modern evergreen desktop browsers:
Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Apple Safari
Microsoft Edge
If you keep your browser up to date, Patcher should behave the same way on any of them.
Safari
Safari is an explicitly supported target on both macOS and iPadOS. If you spot a bug that only reproduces on Safari, report it — Safari-only issues are treated the same as any other browser bug, not as edge cases.
Mobile browsers
Patcher supports modern mobile browsers:
Safari on iOS and iPadOS
Chrome on iOS and Android
The mobile experience is optimized for browsing, reading, and light editing. Larger rack and patch editing sessions still work best on a desktop screen because of the space each canvas needs.
Accessibility
Patcher aims to be usable without a pointing device.
Skip link — a skip-to-content link is available near the top of the page so keyboard users can jump past navigation directly into the current view's main content.
Keyboard navigation — the main interactive surfaces (module browsing, filters, rack and patch editing, user area, and account controls) are reachable and operable with keyboard input alone.
Focus visibility — focused controls have a visible focus ring so it stays clear which element will receive the next keystroke.
If a control is not reachable with a keyboard, that is a bug worth reporting — see Support and status.
Older or unsupported browsers
Older browser versions may still load Patcher but are not part of the supported set. If you hit visual or behavioral issues on an old browser, updating is usually the fastest fix.
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