Answers may reflect the current paused state of the project.
GalaxyViewer is an open source, cross-platform viewer for Second Life™ and OpenSim Next Generation Core (NGC) grids. Development is currently paused while we reconsider the project's infrastructure, mechanics, and feature set. The repository and documentation remain available in the meantime.
GalaxyViewer will support Windows, Linux, and Android platforms. Web browser support via WebAssembly is being explored but may be limited by hosting costs.
GalaxyViewer is written in C# using .NET, with AvaloniaUI for the cross-platform interface and LibreMetaverse for the Second Life/OpenSim protocol implementation.
GalaxyViewer is paused and does not have a release date. We will announce any restart or roadmap changes through GitHub and our linked social channels.
Yes, GalaxyViewer will always be free and open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License. The source code is available on GitHub.
Yes! GalaxyViewer is designed with flexible use cases in mind. You can use it as a text-only client, and the 3D world view is completely optional.
The initial release will focus on 2D mode with text chat and basic functionality. 3D world view will be added in a subsequent release, and VR support will be implemented after that.
Yes, GalaxyViewer will support voice chat using WebRTC technology. Voice chat will be optional.
Yes, GalaxyViewer will support OpenSim, but only grids running the Next Generation Core (NGC) fork.
Code, documentation, bug reports, and feature ideas are still welcome, but please expect slower response times while development is paused. See our Contributing page for details.
You can find sponsorship and donation options on our Donate page. While development is paused, contributions help keep the project available and fund any future restart.
No, we don't have a Discord server. Please use our GitHub repository's Discussions tab for community communication.
Open an issue on our GitHub Issues page.
System requirements will be finalized closer to the beta release. GalaxyViewer is designed to run on most modern computers and Android devices.
Email us at support@galaxyviewer.com. Please be patient as our primary focus is development, and lower priority emails may take longer to receive responses.
Follow our GitHub repository and our social media accounts like BlueSky for the latest updates.
Our vision is that Second Life should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their device, operating system, or ability to see or hear. We're working to make this a reality through GalaxyViewer's design.
Both are acceptable, but 'GalaxyViewer' (one word) is preferred.
Yes, we have a code of conduct. You can view it on our Code of Conduct page.