Open Slack in Browser, not App

What is Open Slack in Browser, not App?

'Open Slack in Browser, not App' is a simple Chrome extension that automates the redirection of slack links to open in your browser instead of prompting to open the Slack app. Providing a smooth browsing experience, it curtails the need to download or install the Slack app on your device. Ideal for those frequently frustrated by re-direction to Slack App download during their workflow.

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By: yume

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Users: 2,000+

Rating: 5.00 (12)

Version: 1.0.2 (Last updated: 2023-03-20)

Creation date: 2019-06-05

Risk impact: Low risk impact

Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Size: 17.60K

Email: us*****@gmail.com

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Chrome-Stats Rank

# 20267 ▼ 61

Other rankings

#11794 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 34 #105 in app keyword 60 ▲ 7 #162 in browser keyword 89 ▲ 9 #179 in apps keyword 54 ▲ 21 #267 in redirect keyword 53 ▲ 3

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Summary

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This extension automatically redirect to the slack link with your browser, not open slack app. Nothing more, nothing less.

You don't have to download and install slack app in your machine once you install this extension. You can continue to use slack through a Chrome browser.

If you are feeling irritated with

"Opening link in Slack... You will be redirected in a few moments. Don't have the app yet? Download Slack for Desktop Or, you can open this link in your browser"

No more getting annoyed. You don't need to install Slack App.

User reviews

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Pros

Disables obnoxious behavior
Works perfectly
Quick response from developer

Cons

Some users reported it stopped working

Most mentioned

Works well
Does what it says
Thanks

Recent reviews

Ryo Morioka, 2024-04-05

Bogdan Pintea, 2024-03-13

It just baffles me that we would need an extension to disable this extremely obnoxious behaviour, but after trying a bunch of stuff, here we are… I wish it could bypass the protocol handler prompt altogether, instead of having to allow it and remember the setting. Anyway, it works. Thanks!