npm install default-browser-id

Get the bundle identifier of the default browser (macOS). Example: com.apple.Safari

About default-browser-id

The npm package "default-browser-id" serves a crucial role for developers working on macOS by providing an efficient way to retrieve the bundle identifier of the system's default web browser. This functionality is essential for applications that need to interact with the default browser or customize their operations based on the browser being used. By simply invoking this package, developers can quickly determine whether the default browser is Safari, Chrome, Firefox, or any other browser, as identified by its unique bundle identifier, such as com.apple.Safari for Safari. This capability enhances application interoperability with different web browsers and streamlines browser-specific operations, making "default-browser-id" a valuable tool in a developer’s toolkit.

To integrate this functionality into your project, you can easily install the package using the command 'npm install default-browser-id'. This installation process is straightforward and once completed, allows developers to programmatically access the default browser's identifier in their applications. The use of "default-browser-id" not only simplifies the development process by automating the detection of the browser but also ensures that applications can adapt their behavior based on the user’s browser choice without manual intervention. This adaptability is particularly beneficial in environments where applications need to launch web pages or interact with browser-specific features efficiently.

The "default-browser-id" node module is specifically designed with macOS users in mind, ensuring compatibility and reliability across all macOS versions that support Node.js. This focus on macOS ensures that the tool performs optimally in the ecosystem it’s designed for, providing developers with accurate and timely information about the default browser. As such, "default-browser-id" is an indispensable utility for macOS-based development, facilitating enhanced user experiences and smoother integration with the default web browsing environment.

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default-browser-id

Get the bundle identifier of the default browser (macOS)
Example: com.apple.Safari

Install

npm install default-browser-id

Usage

import defaultBrowserId from 'default-browser-id';

console.log(await defaultBrowserId());
//=> 'com.apple.Safari'