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Install Briefly from your browser

For clinicians and patients. Add Briefly. to your phone, tablet, or desktop for faster, app-like access.

Browser install, with a native macOS app also available.

Browser Tab vs Installed App

Same Briefly. workflow, with faster access when installed.

Feature
Browser
Installed
Secure sign-in with your Briefly. account
Same letters and patient data
Letter generation and review workflow
Launch from Home Screen / Dock / TaskbarInstalled App
App-style window (less browser chrome)Installed App

Install Briefly. on your device

Follow the install steps available for your browser and operating system.

iPhone & iPad

Install from Safari

  1. 1Open Briefly. in Safari.
  2. 2Tap Share.
  3. 3Tap "Add to Home Screen", then tap "Add".

If you are in another browser on iOS, open Briefly. in Safari first.

Android Phone & Tablet

Install from browser menu

  1. 1Open Briefly. in Chrome.
  2. 2Tap the menu (⋮) and choose "Install app" or "Add to Home screen".
  3. 3Confirm to install.

After install, Briefly. opens like a normal app from your home screen.

Recommended

Desktop (Browser)

Install in your browser

  1. 1Open Briefly. in Chrome or Edge.
  2. 2Use the browser menu and click "Install Briefly." (or "Install app").
  3. 3Confirm and launch from your Dock or Taskbar.

Use Chrome, Edge, or Safari for the smoothest install flow.

About native apps

Use Briefly in a supported browser. Installable app support varies by browser and operating system.

Frequently Asked Questions

Installing the web app does not add a separate charge. Access still follows your Briefly account and plan.

A native macOS download is available when shown above. On other platforms, use the browser-install option when your browser and operating system support it.

Installation time depends on the browser and device. Open Briefly, choose the available install option, and follow the browser prompt.

Yes. The installed app is optional. You can switch between browser and installed app anytime.

The page shows the native downloads currently available for your platform. Otherwise, use Briefly in a supported browser and follow the install option your browser provides.