Get the default browser
The npm package "default-browser" is an essential tool for developers working across different operating systems, including macOS, Linux, and Windows. It provides a simple and effective solution for retrieving the default web browser set on a user's system. This functionality is particularly useful for applications that need to launch web pages or handle web-based authentication seamlessly across various platforms. By using "default-browser," developers can enhance their applications' compatibility and user experience, ensuring that links and web services open in the user's preferred browser automatically.
To integrate "default-browser" into your project, you can easily install it via npm using the command 'npm install default-browser'. This installation process is straightforward, making it accessible even for beginners in software development. Once installed, the module allows for a smooth and effortless way to fetch the default browser information, which can be utilized to direct web-related tasks accordingly. The ability to automatically detect and use the default browser simplifies development workflows and eliminates the need for manual browser specifications in multi-platform applications.
Get the bundle identifier of the default browser (macOS). Example: com.apple...
Read moreCore dependencies of this npm package and its dev dependencies.
bundle-name, default-browser-id, ava, tsd, xo
A README file for the default-browser code repository. View Code
Get the default browser
Works on macOS, Linux, and Windows.
npm install default-browser
import defaultBrowser from 'default-browser';
console.log(await defaultBrowser());
//=> {name: 'Safari', id: 'com.apple.Safari'}