Velja
Velja is a macOS browser picker that sends links to the right browser, browser profile, or desktop app.
What is Velja?
Velja is a native macOS utility for controlling where links open. It helps people who use more than one browser send links to a specific browser, profile, or supported desktop app instead of always using the default browser. Common uses include opening work links in a work browser profile, sending meeting links to apps like Zoom, and choosing a browser from a prompt when needed. Velja also supports custom rules so links can be routed automatically based on the website or the app they came from. Extra conveniences include a Safari extension, Shortcuts support, and URL cleanup that removes many common tracking parameters. For Mac users who juggle personal, work, and app-specific browsing workflows, Velja is a focused utility that makes link handling more flexible.
Key features
- Open links in a specific browser or browser profile
- Show a prompt so you can choose where each link opens
- Create custom rules based on websites or the app a link came from
- Send supported links directly to desktop apps such as meeting or collaboration tools
- Remove common tracking parameters from links
- Use a Safari extension to open pages and links with Velja
- Trigger link-routing actions with Shortcuts
- Switch quickly between default and alternative browser behavior
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Safety overview
Status: Safe
Velja is a legitimate Mac utility for managing how links open. It may need access to browser-related settings, extensions, or automation-style workflows to route links the way you choose, which is normal for this kind of app. If you use rules that open links in other apps or profiles, review those settings so links go where you expect. Removing the app simply stops its link-routing features and returns you to your usual browser behavior.
Recommendation: Keep Velja if you use multiple browsers, browser profiles, or desktop apps for web links. Remove it if you no longer want custom link routing or browser-picking features; your links will then open through your normal default browser setup instead.
Common paths
/Applications/Velja.app
Cache paths
~/Library/Caches/com.sindresorhus.Velja
Support paths
~/Library/Application Support/com.sindresorhus.Velja
Preference paths
~/Library/Preferences/com.sindresorhus.Velja.plist
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