Edit Config Shortcut / Run in Background Options

[buegelfrei]

I just migrated from 3.4.0 to 4.2.2 and I'm a little shaky on the run in background logic.

Like many others, I made frequent use of the old menubar shortcut to edit my .finicky.js file. Even though I have created a shortcut to the file for Launchbar, I'd still say that it would be great to be able to open the config file either from the menubar or from the Finicky window UI (because I'm actually OK with not having Finicky in the menu bar at all if this is saving resources).

With this in mind, and having jumped straight to 4.2.2, I thought I would test setting keepRunning to false, but after adding this to my config file and quitting Finicky, once I launch a URL, the Finicky stays in the menubar. Maybe I implemented the code wrong (see below) or maybe I misunderstood what it does...or what it does after the v4.2.2 update?

export default {
  defaultBrowser: "Safari",
  keepRunning: false,
  handlers: [ ... 
  ]
  }

In any event, my continued hearty thanks for keeping Finicky going.

[johnste]

Hi!

keepRunning should be added to an options object, please see here https://github.com/johnste/finicky/wiki/Configuration-(v4)#general-options

Something like this:

export default {
  defaultBrowser: "Google Chrome",
  options: {
    keepRunning: false
  },
  ...
};

I'm short on time right now, but also wanted to say I understand your thoughts regarding the config file, and I think it would make sense to reintroduce it - it's never been something I used myself but thst doesn't mean it shouldn't be added back.

[buegelfrei]

Duh, I completely overlooked the V4 Configuration page in my nearsightedness. I got keepRunning: false working and streamlined a few of matching rules while I was at it. Thank you!

With regard to easy access to the config file, I can adapt to anything, but I think the standard choice of making it a hidden file trips some people up. Personally, I always struggle to remember the Finder shortcut to show/hide hidden files. (I usually try three other key combos before I stumble on shift-command-period).