This Python script simplifies launching browser profiles by automatically retrieving profile information from each browser's config directory. It presents these profiles as launch options, saving time and enhancing workflow, especially for users who frequently switch between multiple profiles.
$ pipx install pybrowsers-profiles# Clone repository
$ git clone "https://github.com/haaag/PyBrowsers"
$ cd PyBrowsers-Profiles
# Create virtual environment & source
$ python -m venv .venv && source .venv/bin/activate
# Install
$ pip install .$ pybrowsers --help
usage: pybrowsers [-l] [-d DISABLE] [-e ENABLE] [-f] [-t]
[-m MENU] [-v] [-V] [browser] [-o URL]
Simple script for manage browser's profiles
options:
browser Browser name
-e, --enable Enable browser
-d, --disable Disable browser
-l, --list Show browsers list and status
-t, --table Show browsers list with detail
-m, --menu Select menu (default: dmenu)
-f, --found Browsers found
-o, --open Open <URL> in browser
-V, --version Show version
-h, --help Show help
-v, --verbose Verbose mode
locations:
$HOME/.local/share/pybrowsers# Open menu with browsers found
$ pybrowsers# Open menu with profiles list
$ pybrowsers firefox
# Disable browser (won't appear in `browsers found`)
$ pybrowsers -d firefox
# Enable browser
$ pybrowsers -e firefoxYou can add a browser creating a JSON file in $XDG_DATA_HOME/pybrowsers/ or
~/.local/share/pybrowsers
{
"name": "LibreWolf",
"command": "librewolf",
"path": "~/.librewolf/profiles.ini",
"engine": "gecko",
"enabled": true
}-
Create
interactive menufor adding browser data - Update screenshots
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Add
flagfor open URLs -
Please, use
pathlib.Path - BUG: Issue when the profile name contains spaces
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Add support for
jsonfiles (Prioritize)
