Open URL

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The Open URL action launches external URLs using the device's default browser or in-app web views. This enables seamless integration with web content, external services, and third-party applications.

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📦 Properties

Property	Type	Required	Description
url	Expression (String)	✅	The URL to open (must be valid format)
launchMode	String	❌	How to open the URL (see launch modes below)

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✅ Common Use Cases

• Opening help documentation or FAQ pages

• Linking to social media profiles or marketing pages

• Accessing external product pages or support portals

• Integrating with payment gateways or authentication services

• Sharing links to articles, videos, or resources

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⚙️ Default Behavior

By default:

Behavior	Description
Launch Mode	Uses platform default (typically external browser)
URL Validation	Validates URL format before attempting to open
Error Handling	Throws errors for invalid URLs or unsupported schemes
Platform Integration	Leverages device capabilities for URL handling

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🛠️ How to Use

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1. Add the action to a widget event (e.g., button tap, link click)

2. Choose Open URL from the action list

3. Set the url property to the target web address

4. Optionally configure launchMode for specific opening behavior

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🌐 Launch Modes

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Mode	Description	Use Case
platformDefault	Uses device's default URL handler	Standard web links
inAppWebView / inApp	Opens in embedded web view within app	Keep users in your app
externalApplication / external	Opens in external browser/app	Full browser experience
externalNonBrowserApplication	Opens in external non-browser app	Deep linking to other apps

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