Switch "Touch Bar shows" per app

Question

Some apps (eg IDEs) I like to have Function keys directly shown, but most other apps I like the Quick Actions with Control Strip.

Is there a way to get the Touch Bar to automatically switch between the settings rather than having to manually goto Keyboard prefs?

Not that I’m aware of, bettertouchtool is mentioned frequently for this type of thing if you’re open to 3rd party software. — JBallin, Jan 26 '19 at 18:44
Isn't there a pref's command line prop that one can write too? — Ian Vaughan, Feb 05 '19 at 20:41

score 3 · Answer 1 · answered Jul 19 '19 at 20:54

You can designate certain apps to show function keys instead of app controls (in the touch bar) by adding them in System Preferences → Keyboard → Shortcuts → Function Keys.

Related: Is it possible to set touch bar in F1-F12 mode for a specific app?

Switch "Touch Bar shows" per app

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