Switchbar is a link-routing utility for macOS and Windows, presented on WebCatalog's official site. It lets users choose which browser, browser profile or email client handles a link. That makes it relevant to people who keep work and personal browsing separate or use different browsers for different tasks, instead of wanting every link to follow a single system default.
The published features include a browser picker, profile picker and email-client picker for mailto links. Smart rules can automate a routing choice, while an optional URL-unshortening feature expands supported short links before deciding where they open. A tracking cleaner can remove tracking codes, and deep linking can send supported web links into desktop applications instead of a browser.
The page also describes integration with WebCatalog apps and Handoff behavior on a Mac, where a link can be offered to other Apple devices. These are distinct platform features, so users should check the current version and operating-system requirements for their setup. The site describes Switchbar as free to use. Its value is control over a small but frequent action: deciding where a link belongs before it opens in the wrong browser profile or launches an unwanted mail app.
