Restrict automator service to just web browsers

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Created Jan ’20

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I have an Automator Service which uses AppleScript to copy the URL in the front tab of a web browser. Its works without requiring the user to select the URL in the address bar. Thus, it has no input. I don't want to change that behaviour.

Currently the service appears in the Service Menu of all applications. I want the Service to only appear in the Service Menu of web browsers (ie. Safari, Chrome, Firefox etc).

I suppose I could create a separate Service for each web browser but, that seems ridiculous.

Does anyone know of a way to achieve this ?

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Answer 1

red_menace OP

Jan ’20

You would need to declare some kind of input (URLs, web content, etc) in order for the system to know when to list the service.

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Answer 2

Crudgle OP

Jan ’20

Thanks. I might be able to find a better way of handling the requirement e.g. a browser-specific script.

Cheers.

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Answer 3

Crudgle OP

Feb ’21

I found the answer which was simple: open the Service in Automator and choose "Other" in the application drop down box to add other applications. I now have the Service restricted to 5 web browsers.

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