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✅ Link Opening Engine

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The Link Opening Engine in Wavebox gives you full control over how links open in Wavebox. Instead of sending links to new browser tabs, Wavebox can open them directly in the correct web app you’ve added to Wavebox. This keeps your workflow organized and reduces tab clutter.

How It Works

  • By default, Wavebox checks any clicked link against your installed apps.
  • If there’s a match, the link will open in that app.
  • If not, the link will open in a new tab.
  • You can create custom rules to manage where links open.
  • Go to Settings > General Tab > Link Opening and click on the 'Customize Link Opening Rules' button.
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  • Click a link in any app.
  • When Wavebox suggests opening it in another app, choose Remember this Choice if you’d like to create a rule.
  • Alternatively, right-click the link and select Create Link Open Rule.
  • Adjust match settings, then select how and where the link should open.
  • Click Save.
  1. Go to Settings > General > Link Opening.
  2. Choose Customize link open rules.
  3. In the Rule Manager, you can:
    • Add a new rule
    • Edit an existing rule
    • Delete a rule you no longer need
  4. Use the Match fields to define which links the rule applies to.
  5. Set the Action to specify how the link opens (new tab, replace current tab, etc.).

Advanced Settings

  • Source context: Apply rules only to links from a specific app, group, or workspace.
  • URL matching: Use exact matches, wildcards, or partial matches.
  • Cross-space linking: Let links open in a different cookie container (Space) than the source.
  • Priority: Decide which rule to follow first if multiple rules match.

Troubleshooting Tips

  • Link opens in the wrong app: Confirm you’ve installed the app in Wavebox, and check that your rule’s match settings are correct.
  • Duplicate or blocked pop-ups: Some websites may still open a second tab even after Wavebox redirects. You can safely close the extra tab.
  • External browser issues: If a link is set to open outside Wavebox, you’ll need to log in again in that browser.