Switchyard
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Modern rules-based URL launcher ready to replace your default browser.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application type
Platforms
- Linux
- Flathub
- Nix Package Manager
- Flatpak
Features
Properties
- Privacy focused
- Lightweight
Features
- Works Offline
- No Tracking
- No registration required
- Ad-free
- Dark Mode
- Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
- Rule based
- Gtk
Switchyard News & Activities
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Recent activities
c17s5qhu added Switchyard as alternative to FixupXer
Fla added Switchyard as alternative to Untracker
0xdps added Switchyard as alternative to Default Tamer
POX added Switchyard as alternative to URLCheck, LinkSheet, Hurl - Choose a Browser and Browser Tamer- POX updated Switchyard
- POX added Switchyard
Switchyard information
Developed by
Aly Raffauf Licensing
Open Source (GPL-3.0) and Free product.Written in
Alternatives
38 alternatives listedSupported Languages
- English
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What is Switchyard?
Modern rules-based URL launcher ready to replace your default browser.
Features:
- Rule-based routing: Automatically open URLs in specific browsers based on powerful patterns.
- Multi-condition rules: Combine multiple conditions with AND/OR logic for precise control.
- Multiple pattern types: Exact Domain, URL Contains, Wildcard, and Regex matching.
- Custom URI scheme: Create links that specify browser preferences directly with switchyard:// URLs.
- Quick browser picker: When no rule matches, quickly select a browser with keyboard or mouse.
- Keyboard shortcuts: Press Ctrl+1-9 to instantly select a browser.
- Lightweight: Runs only when needed, no background processes.
- GTK4 + libadwaita: Native GNOME look and feel.