BrokenURL is a free, ad-free Windows application designed to function as a system-level URL router. Developed by Broken Event, the software intercepts hyperlinks that you click inside external desktop programs (such as chat apps, PDF readers, or installers) and prompts you to select which web browser should open them. Core Features
“Open URL With” Dialog: Instead of letting Windows automatically open links in your default browser, BrokenURL intercepts the click and displays a menu of your installed browsers so you can choose on the fly.
Private Tab Routing: It allows you to forcefully route a clicked link directly into a private or incognito tab of your chosen browser, isolating tracking cookies and browser extensions.
Custom Presets: You can build rules based on specific hostnames or the application where the link originated, allowing shortcuts to open in designated browsers automatically.
URL Shortener Link Decoupling: The software integrates a tool to automatically expand shortened URLs, revealing the true destination address before you click to open it.
No Interruption to Active Browsing: The software only triggers for “external” link requests; any links you click inside an already open browser are handled natively by that browser. Setting Up and Managing Browsers
The application functions silently and does not sit in your system tray or taskbar. To modify settings or manage your configuration, you must launch it directly from the Windows Start Menu. Within its settings dashboard, you can view all detected web browsers, disable ones you do not want cluttering your “Open With” menu, and manage your saved routing choices.
Note: If you were instead looking for information regarding broken website links (hyperlinks that return 404 errors or link rot), please let me know! I can provide detail on how to scan for them or fix them using website monitoring tools.
Which aspect of BrokenURL or URL management are you trying to configure? BrokenURL – Broken Event
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