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Go2Shell

Opens a terminal window to the current directory in Finder

For Mac
Official website
Free
CategoryDeveloper Tools
PlatformmacOS
InstallationHomebrew
Version2.5Catalog version

What is Go2Shell?

Opens a terminal window to the current directory in Finder

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask go2shell
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How to Install Go2Shell on Mac

Follow these steps to install Go2Shell 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 go2shell

    Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:

    brew install --cask go2shell
  4. 4

    Verify Installation

    Run `brew list` to confirm go2shell is installed, then try `go2shell --version` to check the version number.

  5. 5

    Launch Go2Shell

    Run `go2shell` 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 Go2Shell

How do I install Go2Shell on Mac?
Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run brew install --cask go2shell. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run go2shell from Terminal.
Is Go2Shell free?
Yes, Go2Shell is completely free to use.
How do I uninstall Go2Shell?
Open Terminal and run brew uninstall --cask go2shell. Homebrew will remove Go2Shell and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running brew list.
What are alternatives to Go2Shell?
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 Go2Shell to the latest version?
Run brew upgrade --cask go2shell in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run brew outdated to check if an update is available.
Does Go2Shell work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?
Yes, Go2Shell can be installed on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs via Homebrew. Homebrew automatically handles the correct version for your hardware.

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