macOS

open

SafeOpen files/URLs

open <path>

Opens files/URLs in Finder or apps; -a chooses an app.

Examples

  • open .Open current dir in Finder

Syntax

open <file|dir|url> | open -a <App>

Before you run it

Just opens.

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