Browser Deputy
Mac command palette for searching bookmarks, history, menu items and scripts from any app.
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About Browser Deputy
Browser Deputy is a macOS utility from the makers of Anybox that adds a Spotlight-style command palette on top of whatever app you're using. Its focus is the browser: it searches your bookmarks and browsing history directly, and lets you set up custom search engines so a web search can start from any app. It also searches the menu items of the frontmost app, which helps in programs with deep menus, and can find and run AppleScripts. It suits Mac users who like keyboard-driven work but want something lighter and more browser-centred than a full launcher such as Raycast or Alfred. It's a paid app sold directly by the developer rather than through the Mac App Store: a 14-day free trial unlocks every feature, then a one-time purchase gives a licence for up to three Macs with lifetime updates. It requires macOS 13 or later.
Best for: Mac users who want fast keyboard search of browser bookmarks, history and app menus.
Pros and cons
What works
- Searches browser bookmarks and history without opening the browser first
- Menu-item search works in any frontmost Mac app
- One-time purchase with lifetime updates, no subscription
- Licence covers up to three Macs
Why people leave
- Mac only, and requires macOS 13 or later
- Not sold on the Mac App Store
- Narrower than full launchers: no app launching extensions store or clipboard history
Top Browser Deputy alternatives
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Raycast68.8Free full launcher with browser bookmark search, extensions and a large community store.
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Alfred64.8Long-standing Mac launcher whose Powerpack adds bookmark search, workflows and clipboard history.
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LaunchBar61.8Keyboard launcher for Mac that also indexes browser bookmarks and runs scripts.
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Browser Deputy: common questions
Is Browser Deputy free?
No, Browser Deputy is a paid product.
Is Browser Deputy open source?
No, Browser Deputy is not open source.
What platforms does Browser Deputy run on?
Browser Deputy is available for macOS.
What are the best alternatives to Browser Deputy?
The highest-ranked Browser Deputy alternatives right now are Raycast, Alfred and LaunchBar. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.