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default-browser

The default-browser package retrieves the user's default web browser across macOS, Linux, and Windows. It is useful for applications that need to open URLs in the user's preferred browser. This package can enhance user experience by ensuring links open in the correct application.

lurq health score
72/100
Confidence
proven
Weekly downloads
42,593,016
Latest version
5.5.1
Last release
Aug 16, 2026
License
MIT

Should you depend on default-browser?

lurq's verdict: low

  • No known advisories

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