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Description:
Utility for customizing which browser to start

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 4.2.2@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: browser url-router productivity macos automation

Install: brew install --cask finicky

About:
Finicky is a macOS utility that allows users to define custom rules for handling URLs and launching browsers. It acts as a URL router, enabling you to open specific links in designated browsers or applications based on flexible criteria. This provides granular control over your web browsing workflow, ensuring the right links always open in the right context.

Key Features:

Rule-based URL routing using JavaScript configuration
Support for multiple browsers and applications
Lightweight background operation
Advanced pattern matching for domains and URL patterns

Use Cases:

Forcing work-related URLs to open in Chrome while personal links open in Firefox or Safari
Opening specific application links (like Slack or Teams) directly in their dedicated apps instead of a browser
Redirecting staging or local development URLs to specific browser profiles

Alternatives:

Browserosaurus – Browserosaurus provides a graphical picker for browser selection, whereas Finicky uses automated rules for a hands-off approach.
Choosy – Choosy offers a similar rule-based system but is a paid application, while Finicky is open-source and free.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 17, 2025 7:04pm	4.2.1	0	VERSION_BUMP	646ec897