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cd_to

Finder Toolbar app to open the current directory in the Terminal

For Mac
Official website
Free
CategoryDeveloper Tools
PlatformmacOS
InstallationHomebrew
Version2.8.0Catalog version

What is cd_to?

Finder Toolbar app to open the current directory in the Terminal

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask ealeksandrov-cd-to
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How to Install cd_to on Mac

Follow these steps to install cd_to using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.

  1. 1

    Open Terminal

    Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".

  2. 2

    Install Homebrew

    If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.

  3. 3

    Run brew install --cask ealeksandrov-cd-to

    Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:

    brew install --cask ealeksandrov-cd-to
  4. 4

    Verify Installation

    Run `brew list` to confirm ealeksandrov-cd-to is installed, then try `ealeksandrov-cd-to --version` to check the version number.

  5. 5

    Launch cd_to

    Run `ealeksandrov-cd-to` in your Terminal to start using it.

Troubleshooting

  • • If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with sudo.
  • • If Homebrew can't find the package, run brew update first to refresh the package list.
  • • On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at /opt/homebrew (the default for M-series chips).

Key Features

Easy installation via Homebrew

Regular updates and maintenance

Free to use

Professional support available

Pros

  • Simple one-command installation
  • Well-maintained and regularly updated
  • Completely free to use

Cons

  • Requires Homebrew to be installed
  • macOS only

Frequently Asked Questions about cd_to

How do I install cd_to on Mac?
Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run brew install --cask ealeksandrov-cd-to. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run ealeksandrov-cd-to from Terminal.
Is cd_to free?
Yes, cd_to is completely free to use.
How do I uninstall cd_to?
Open Terminal and run brew uninstall --cask ealeksandrov-cd-to. Homebrew will remove cd_to and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running brew list.
What are alternatives to cd_to?
There are several developer tools apps available for macOS. Browse the Developer Tools category on Bundl.run to compare features, popularity, and install counts for similar tools.
How do I update cd_to to the latest version?
Run brew upgrade --cask ealeksandrov-cd-to in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run brew outdated to check if an update is available.
Does cd_to work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?
Yes, cd_to can be installed on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs via Homebrew. Homebrew automatically handles the correct version for your hardware.

About the Author

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