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Firework

Open web destinations as desktop applications in a dedicated window

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Firework is a free desktop application for Windows, macOS, and Linux that opens websites and web apps in their own standalone windows. Built on Chromium, it keeps web destinations separate from browser tabs so they can be pinned to the taskbar or dock, launched with hotkeys, and switched between without getting lost among open tabs.

Features include desktop notifications for web apps, opening the same site under different accounts simultaneously, custom icons and colors, opening and cloning web app windows, and browser tabs. The free Firework edition supports two web apps; Firework Pro is a monthly subscription with annual billing, while Firework Ultimate is a one-time purchase.

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