web+ap protocol handler redirector thing

this tool lets you register a protocol handler for web+ap:// links, that will open the referenced fedi user/post in your home instance.

your browser needs to support navigator.registerProtocolHandler() - i.e. any major desktop browser, or firefox for android (maybe??).

here's a link you can click to test it! the post i made announcing this tool

redirection strategy:






(make sure to accept the permission prompt from your browser after clicking)

note: this tool is super experimental and should ideally just be a temporary measure until instance softwares implement the web+ap protocol themselves. it most likely won't work for private or followers-only posts. your mileage may vary