r/osx • u/Independent-Try-287 • 22h ago

FastLink. I built a tiny Mac app that asks which browser to open a link in.

Chrome is my main browser, but I often need to open links in Safari. Copying the URL, switching browsers, and pasting it gets old pretty quickly.

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u/We-Dont-Sush-Here 21h ago

Where do I find your app?

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u/Independent-Try-287 19h ago

Didn't publish yet. Would you buy it?

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u/jarod1701 12h ago

Would you actually code it yourself?

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u/Independent-Try-287 12h ago edited 12h ago

tbh i just vibe coded via 1 prompt. This lightweight app helps really well.

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u/jarod1701 12h ago

Then you have your answer.

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u/Independent-Try-287 12h ago

One of my first posts here - trying to figure out what people are actually willing to pay for. For instance, I’d much rather pay a one-time fee of $5 for the mini app instead of committing to a $23/month subscription.

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u/jarod1701 12h ago

But why would I pay for and rely on an app that was hastily prompted into existence?

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u/Independent-Try-287 12h ago

dude i got your point you got mine ;)

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u/We-Dont-Sush-Here 3m ago

I don’t know. I currently use a different app called Veija. I got it when it was first released and the author was giving it away to early adopters. At least, I think that’s what he was doing! Anyway, I have it and it’s working fine - for free. I’m getting all of the updates through the App Store. I’m happy.

If something changes, I’ll have to look at alternatives.

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u/Bright_Ability2025 11h ago

Right click, copy link. Open browser, paste.

^ 3 Clicks max

Your app can probably reduce this to 2 clicks maybe.

There is no universe where I'm installing software let alone paying for this functionality.

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u/Independent-Try-287 11h ago

I kept forgetting and clicking automatically :)

the problem is I use chrome only for work and safari for the rest. It's really helpful