OpenURL is a free Chrome browser add-on developed by herbowicz. It falls under the category of Browsers and is specifically classified as an Add-ons & Tools subcategory.

The main purpose of OpenURL is to help users easily access the Stack Overflow website every day in order to achieve the coveted "Fanatic" badge. By visiting the Stack Overflow site for 100 consecutive days, users can earn the golden (Fanatic) badge without much effort.

OpenURL provides a convenient way to open the Stack Overflow website directly, saving users the hassle of manually typing in the URL or searching for it. With just a click, users can quickly access Stack Overflow, making it easier to maintain their daily streak and work towards earning the Fanatic badge.

If you are an avid Stack Overflow user and aspire to achieve the Fanatic badge, OpenURL can be a useful tool to streamline your daily routine by providing easy access to the site.