The web is where LADLE ships first. Every feature debuts here; native apps get updates once we've verified them in the browser. If you're evaluating the product, start on the web — it's always current.
Supported browsers
Why the web version might be enough
- Every product feature ships to web first. Bugs are fixed on web first.
- No install required — try LADLE, cancel, or delete without touching your OS.
- PWA install (Chrome and Edge) gives you a standalone window with a taskbar icon — most of the native-app upside, none of the update lag.
- Corporate environments that restrict app installs but allow browsers can still adopt LADLE.
PWA install
Both Chrome and Edge support installing LADLE as a Progressive Web App: a standalone window separated from your other browser tabs. Chrome: address bar → install icon (looks like a monitor with a down arrow). Edge: address bar → app menu → Install this site as an app. The PWA gets its own icon in your Dock/Taskbar and can be launched independently.
Network requirements
HTTPS to ladle.chat and its subdomains. Streaming responses use Server-Sent Events (HTTP long-polling fallback where SSE is blocked, but with 2-3× latency). Corporate proxies that block SSE will trigger the fallback automatically. See /docs/network-requirements for the full details.
Data usage
Streaming a typical assistant response transfers 5-50 KB depending on length. Uploaded files transfer at their full size. LADLE's UI itself is cached after first load, so returning to the app is fast even on slow connections.