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Chrome 146 adds support for WebGPU compatibility mode; see https://chromestatus.com/feature/6436406437871616, and also see https://developer.chrome.com/blog/new-in-webgpu-146#support_webgpu_compatibility_mode_on_opengl_es_31 for more info and context.

This PR:

  • Documents the featureLevel option of the GPU.requestAdapter() method, which is used to opt in to compatibility mode.
  • Updates the description of the core-features-and-limits feature on the GPUSupportedFeatures so that it makes more sense now compatibility mode is supported.
  • Adds a small section on compatibility mode to the WebGPU landing page, as it seems like quite an important concept to draw attention to.

cc @beaufortfrancois

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@chrisdavidmills chrisdavidmills requested a review from a team as a code owner April 27, 2026 14:33
@chrisdavidmills chrisdavidmills requested review from hamishwillee and removed request for a team April 27, 2026 14:33
@github-actions github-actions Bot added the Content:WebAPI Web API docs label Apr 27, 2026
@chrisdavidmills chrisdavidmills changed the title Document WebGPU compatibility mode Technical review: Document WebGPU compatibility mode Apr 27, 2026
@github-actions github-actions Bot added the size/m [PR only] 51-500 LoC changed label Apr 27, 2026
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LGTM

@chrisdavidmills chrisdavidmills changed the title Technical review: Document WebGPU compatibility mode Editorial review: Document WebGPU compatibility mode Apr 28, 2026
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