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Launch handler

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The launch_handler web app manifest member, with the client_mode property, configure how web app launches behave when an instance of the app is already open. For example, you can choose to focus the existing app instance instead of launching a new one.

Browser support

  • Chrome 110 Released on 2023-02-07
  • Chrome Android Not supported
  • Edge 110 Released on 2023-02-09
  • Firefox Not supported
  • Firefox for Android Not supported
  • Safari Not supported
  • Safari on iOS Not supported

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Usage (according to Chrome Platform Status)

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