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OpenInTerminal

brew install --cask openinterminal v2.3.8

Finder toolbar app that opens the current directory in Terminal, Editor, or other preferred applications.

Why you might care

Saves time by eliminating the need to navigate folder paths manually in terminal or copy file locations. Open-source, supports multiple terminal emulators (iTerm, Alacritty, Warp, etc.) and editors (VS Code, Sublime, Xcode) through a single Finder toolbar button.

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