Running applications via the command line can be incredibly useful for automation, scripting, and remote management. While the topic "Windows+applications" typically refers to running applications on a Windows system, this article will focus on how to achieve similar functionality on macOS using the Terminal. This is especially important for users who need to automate tasks or manage systems remotely. We'll cover how to launch applications, open files with specific applications, and run scripts.

Examples:

1. Launching Applications:

To launch an application from the Terminal, you can use the open command followed by the path to the application. For instance, to open Safari, you would use:

open -a Safari

2. Opening Files with Specific Applications:

If you want to open a specific file with a particular application, you can use the -a flag followed by the application name and the file path. For example, to open a text file with TextEdit:

open -a TextEdit /path/to/yourfile.txt

3. Running Scripts:

You can also run shell scripts directly from the Terminal. For instance, to run a Bash script:

First, make sure your script is executable:

chmod +x /path/to/yourscript.sh

Then, run the script:

./path/to/yourscript.sh

4. Automating with AppleScript:

AppleScript is a powerful scripting language for automating tasks on macOS. You can run AppleScript commands via the osascript command. For example, to display a dialog box:

osascript -e 'display dialog "Hello, World!"'

5. Using Automator Workflows:

Automator is another tool for creating workflows to automate repetitive tasks. You can run Automator workflows from the Terminal using the automator command. For example, to run a workflow:

automator /path/to/yourworkflow.workflow