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Finicky for Mac

Utility for customizing which browser to start

Quick answer: Finicky is a web browser for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask finicky. The project is open source. It has 998 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What Finicky is

Finicky is a web browser for macOS: utility for customizing which browser to start.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/johnste/finicky.

How to install Finicky

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask finicky.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Finicky on Mac?

Run brew install --cask finicky in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is Finicky open source?

Yes. The project's source repository is linked from its homepage: johnste/finicky.

Does Finicky run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is Finicky?

It was installed 998 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1045 in this catalogue.

What version of Finicky is current?

The latest packaged version is 4.2.2.