Finicky
brew install --cask finicky
v4.2.2
Route URLs to different browsers based on customizable rules written in JavaScript or TypeScript.
Why you might care
Finicky lets you automatically open links in the right browser—useful if you use multiple browsers for work/personal, different apps, or specific services. Rules are scriptable with full regex and function support, and can even rewrite URLs (strip tracking, force HTTPS). Open-source and free.
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GitHub topics
browser
go
handler
macos
menu
productivity
typescript
url
Links
- https://github.com/johnste/finicky
- GitHub: johnste/finicky
- Brew formula source: Casks/f/finicky.rb
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