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Hurl lets Windows users choose which browser opens when they click a link.

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About Hurl

Hurl is an open-source Windows utility that acts as a default browser to let you choose which browser opens a link. It handles links clicked outside of browsers and shows a prompt to select from your installed browsers.

After installing the Hurl installer, you set Hurl as the default handler for HTTP and HTTPS in Windows Settings. You can then manage browsers and behavior in a Settings window, add custom browser configurations with launch arguments, and create rules to open certain links automatically without prompting. It also includes experimental options to preview URLs in a WebView2 window and to send browser tabs to Hurl with a web extension.

Hurl suits Windows users who regularly use more than one browser and want control over each link. Documentation in the repository explains installation, usage, and configuration, and the project notes it is pre-1.0 so updates may introduce breaking changes.

Key features

  • Choose browser each time you click a link
  • Set as default HTTP/HTTPS handler in Windows
  • Add custom browsers with launch arguments
  • Create rules to open links automatically
  • Manage options in Settings window
  • Preview URLs in WebView2 window (experimental)
Best for: Windows users who use multiple browsers and want to pick one per link.
Good for
  • Open source under MIT license
  • Supports custom browsers with launch arguments
  • Rules for automatic browser selection
  • Documentation for installation and configuration
Watch out for
  • Pre-1.0 and may introduce breaking changes
  • Windows only
  • Updating recommends uninstalling current version first

Hurl at a glance

Type
Open-source project
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Browser extension, Windows
Open source
Yes · Source code
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026
open sourcebrowser extensionbrowser tools

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Hurl FAQ

What is Hurl?
Hurl is a Windows utility that acts as the default browser to let you choose which browser opens a link clicked outside a browser.
How do I set up Hurl after installing?
Set Hurl as the default browser for HTTP and HTTPS in Windows Settings, under Apps > Default apps > Hurl on Windows 11.
Can Hurl open links automatically without asking?
Yes, you can create rules to automatically open matching links in a specific browser without prompting.
Is Hurl open source?
Yes, the repository is available on GitHub under the MIT license and accepts pull requests and feedback.
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