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OpenInTerminal-Lite for Mac

Finder Toolbar app to open the current directory in Terminal

Quick answer: OpenInTerminal-Lite is a terminal emulator for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask openinterminal-lite. The project is open source. It has 228 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What OpenInTerminal-Lite is

OpenInTerminal-Lite is a terminal emulator for macOS: finder Toolbar app to open the current directory in Terminal.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/Ji4n1ng/OpenInTerminal.

How to install OpenInTerminal-Lite

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask openinterminal-lite.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install OpenInTerminal-Lite on Mac?

Run brew install --cask openinterminal-lite in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is OpenInTerminal-Lite open source?

Yes. The project's source repository is linked from its homepage: Ji4n1ng/OpenInTerminal.

Does OpenInTerminal-Lite run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is OpenInTerminal-Lite?

It was installed 228 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2335 in this catalogue.

What version of OpenInTerminal-Lite is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.2.8.