Finicky
Finicky is a macOS browser-routing utility that opens links in different browsers or profiles based on rules you choose.
What is Finicky?
Finicky is a macOS utility from John Sterling that lets you control which browser opens each link. Instead of sending every web address to one default browser, it routes links according to rules you set, such as the site being opened, the app that triggered the link, or the browser profile you want to use. This is useful for separating work and personal browsing, opening meeting links in a preferred browser, or sending specific sites to a privacy-focused browser automatically. Finicky also supports URL rewriting, so you can remove tracking parameters or redirect certain links before they open. Users can create rules in the app itself, and power users can extend behavior with JavaScript or TypeScript configuration files. It is designed for people who use multiple browsers on Mac and want link handling to fit their workflow.
Key features
- Route links to different browsers based on URL patterns
- Open links in specific browser profiles for work or personal use
- Choose link behavior based on the app or window that opened the URL
- Rewrite URLs before opening them, such as removing tracking parameters
- Configure rules in the app or with JavaScript or TypeScript
- Test URLs to see which rule will match before you use it
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Safety overview
Status: Safe
Finicky is a legitimate browser-routing utility for macOS. Its normal behavior is to receive links after you set it as your default browser and then pass those links to another browser based on your rules. That role can involve seeing the URLs you open and, if you choose advanced rules, using context such as the app that started the link. This is expected for its purpose. Keep your routing rules limited to behavior you understand, especially if you use custom JavaScript or TypeScript configuration.
Recommendation: Keep Finicky if you actively use multiple browsers or profiles and want automatic link routing on your Mac. If you no longer use it, you can remove it and switch your default browser back to Safari, Chrome, Firefox, or another browser without affecting your documents.
Common paths
/Applications/Finicky.app
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