open

Opens files and URLs with the default application (macOS).

macOS

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Syntax

$open [OPTIONS] [FILE|URL]

Examples

$open file.txt

Examples

$open -a TextEdit file.txt

Examples

$open https://example.com

Typical use cases

Standard usage

open --help

Detailed Help

man open

Note macOS-specific command to open files with the associated application.

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