Proxly

Product Introduction

1. Proxly is a macOS application designed to automate browser selection by intelligently routing web links to specific browsers or browser profiles based on customizable rules. It supports domain patterns, time-based conditions, macOS Focus modes, and source app constraints to eliminate manual browser management. The tool integrates natively with macOS systems and supports browser extensions for Chromium, Firefox, and Safari.
2. Proxly’s core value lies in transforming chaotic multi-browser workflows into structured, context-aware navigation. It enables users to maintain strict separation between work and personal browsing, enforce productivity rules through automated routing, and synchronize configurations across devices via iCloud.

Main Features

1. Smart Domain Routing uses exact matches, wildcards (e.g., *.github.com), and regex patterns to direct links to designated browsers or profiles. For example, all links from *.company.com can be routed to a work Chrome profile, while personal domains open in Safari.
2. Browser Profile Support allows launching specific browser profiles (e.g., work vs. personal Chrome profiles) to maintain isolation between contexts. This ensures credentials, cookies, and extensions remain segregated for security and workflow efficiency.
3. Time-Based Routing automatically adjusts browser behavior based on time conditions, such as redirecting social media links to a distraction-free browser during predefined work hours.
4. Focus Mode Integration adapts routing rules to macOS Focus modes, enabling distinct behaviors for "Work" and "Personal" modes. Links opened during "Work" focus can bypass personal browsers entirely.
5. App-Aware Routing directs links based on their source application, such as opening Slack links in Chrome and Mail links in Safari. This ensures contextually appropriate browsing environments.
6. Browser Extensions provide in-browser controls for Chromium, Firefox, and Safari, allowing users to trigger Proxly’s routing directly from their browser interface.
7. Accessibility Features include VoiceOver compatibility, keyboard navigation, and high-contrast UI modes to ensure usability for all users.
8. iCloud Sync securely synchronizes rules and configurations across multiple Mac devices, enabling seamless transitions between workstations.
9. Custom Browser Arguments let advanced users pass command-line parameters (e.g., --disable-extensions) to browsers for specialized configurations.
10. URL Blocking uses pattern matching to block distracting or unwanted URLs entirely, supporting productivity or parental control use cases.

Problems Solved

1. Proxly addresses the inefficiency of manually selecting browsers or profiles for different tasks, which disrupts workflows and increases cognitive load. Users no longer need to remember which browser contains specific tabs or credentials.
2. The tool targets macOS professionals managing multiple browser contexts (e.g., developers, remote workers), teams requiring consistent routing policies, and productivity-focused users combating digital distractions.
3. Typical scenarios include isolating work-related GitHub access to a dedicated Firefox profile during work hours, redirecting social media to a restricted browser in "Work" Focus mode, and syncing rules across a user’s MacBook and iMac via iCloud.

Unique Advantages

1. Unlike basic browser switchers, Proxly combines granular routing (regex, time, app source) with macOS-native features like Focus mode integration and iCloud synchronization. Competitors typically lack this depth of system integration.
2. Innovative features include Focus mode-aware routing, which dynamically adjusts rules based on macOS system states, and app-aware routing that ties link handling to the originating application’s context.
3. Competitive advantages include a one-time purchase model (no subscriptions), support for browser extensions across all major engines, and advanced accessibility features missing in similar tools.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What macOS versions does Proxly support? Proxly requires macOS 14.0 or later and is optimized for Apple Silicon processors. The 7-day trial is available only in non-Mac App Store builds.
2. How does browser profile routing work? Proxly launches browsers with profile-specific command-line arguments (e.g., Chrome’s --profile-directory flag) or uses native browser APIs where supported, ensuring profile isolation without manual switching.
3. Can rules adapt to time zones? Yes, time-based routing uses the system’s local time zone, and rules adjust automatically when users travel or change time settings.
4. Does Focus mode integration require manual configuration? Proxly automatically detects active macOS Focus modes and applies corresponding routing rules predefined in the app’s configuration panel.
5. How secure is iCloud Sync? Rule configurations are encrypted end-to-end using Apple’s iCloud security framework, ensuring no sensitive data (e.g., URLs, profiles) is exposed during synchronization.