Copy Path

Get the location. Keep your flow.

Copy file and folder locations straight from Finder, in the format your terminal, notes, or next message needs.

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Included with MenuSmith · macOS 14 or later

From Finder to wherever comes next

Stop rebuilding paths by hand.

The right location is already in front of you. Copy it directly instead of piecing together folder names or dragging files between apps.

A path for your next command

Copy POSIX paths with shell escaping and a Space separator to paste several files as separate arguments in a terminal command.

A link or just a name

Choose a file URL when you need that format, or copy only the item name when the full location would be too much.

Several items, one clipboard

Choose spaces for command arguments, new lines for a list, or tabs for columns. Or use the folder background to copy the current folder location.

The format you need, on your menu.

Keep separate Actions for full paths, file URLs, or names, and choose how multiple items are separated. Give each a recognizable title so the right format is a right-click away.

  • POSIX paths, file URLs, or names
  • Spaces, new lines, or tabs between items
  • Your files stay untouched
Starter configurations, customization & availability
Starter configurations
Copy PathCopy Unescaped PathCopy File URLCopy Item Names
Each starter becomes an independent Action that you can customize.
In the Inspector
Path Format
Choose POSIX Path, File URL, or Item Name.
Shell Escaping
Escape special characters when copying POSIX paths for shell use. Enabled by default in the Copy Path starter.
Separator
Choose Space, New Line, or Tab between items. Copy Path starts with Space; the other starter configurations use New Line.
Available for
Selected files and folders, or empty space inside a Finder folder.
Good to know

The separator is saved for each Action and stays the same when you change Path Format or Shell Escaping.

Copy the location and carry on.

Keep useful path formats in your Finder menu.

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