https://github.com/ealeksandrov/browserpicker

Small macOS utility that opens links in different browsers as specified, according to rules.
https://github.com/ealeksandrov/browserpicker

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Small macOS utility that opens links in different browsers as specified, according to rules.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/ealeksandrov/browserpicker
• Owner: ealeksandrov
• License: mit
• Created: 2018-09-30T09:34:33.000Z (almost 8 years ago)
• Default Branch: master
• Last Pushed: 2018-09-30T14:50:52.000Z (almost 8 years ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-01-28T11:49:07.367Z (over 1 year ago)
• Topics: browser, macos, swift
• Language: Swift
• Homepage:
• Size: 46.9 KB
• Stars: 2
• Watchers: 2
• Forks: 1
• Open Issues: 0
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • License: LICENSE.md

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# Browser Picker

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Browser Picker opens links in different browsers as specified, according to rules. For example, initial setup will launch Firefox for `meet.google.com` and Safari for the rest of links.

2 types of rules are set up in `plist` file - hostnames list and substrings list to match in opened URL. Also there are settings for default and alternative browsers.

There is no UI or easy way to extend rule set - but you can update Swift code and recompile for yourself. For other fully-featured solutions, check [alternatives](#alternatives) section.

## Installation

* Download dmg from [releases page](https://github.com/ealeksandrov/BrowserPicker/releases/latest);

* Or clone this repo and build it from source;

* Run app at least once;

* Set `BrowserPicker.app` as default web browser in `System Preferences` -> `General`.

### Rules setup

* Open `BrowserPicker.app/Contents/Resources/Config.plist` and setup desired browsers and rules;

* For advanced users - manually update `launchBrowser(for:)` function in `AppDelegate.swift` (rebuilt from source needed).

## Alternatives

* [Choosy](https://www.choosyosx.com)

* [Browser Fairy](http://www.browserfairy.com)

## Author

Created and maintained by Evgeny Aleksandrov ([@ealeksandrov](https://twitter.com/ealeksandrov)).

## License

`Browser Picker` is available under the MIT license. See the [LICENSE.md](LICENSE.md) file for more info.