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Open in Terminal¶

Move from Finder to a ready Terminal window at the right location. It works from folder backgrounds and selected files or folders.

• Access: Free
• Finder availability: Files & folders, Folder background

See the Open in Terminal overview and screenshots on the MenuSmith website.

Add and configure¶

1. Open Action Library and find Open in Terminal.
2. Choose a starter configuration and add it to My Finder Menu.
3. Select the new Menu Action and review its settings and availability rules in the Inspector.
4. Run it from a matching Finder context.

Settings¶

• This Action has no additional Inspector settings.

Starter configurations¶

• Open in Terminal

Starter configurations set initial values only. Adding one does not permanently link the Menu Action to that starter.

What it can do¶

• Open from empty Finder space
• Open from a selected file or folder
• Use the active Finder location without copying paths

Typical workflow¶

1. Add Open in Terminal
2. Right-click the location you need
3. Continue in Terminal at that folder

Important details¶

• The first run may ask to install MenuSmith’s signed Application Scripts runner.
• MenuSmith opens Apple Terminal; it does not automate Terminal through simulated input.

If MenuSmith asks for access, review Authorized Folders. If the Action does not appear, check Finder Integration and the Menu Action's availability rules.