Effortlessly Launch Terminal Window on MacOS with Hotkey
Are you tired of searching for the Terminal application in your Applications folder or using Spotlight search every time you need to open a new Terminal window on your MacOS? Wish there was a simpler way to do it? Look no further! In this article, we will guide you through creating a hotkey shortcut that will launch a new Terminal window in just a few simple steps. So let's get started!
Why create a hotkey shortcut for Terminal?
There are many reasons why creating a hotkey shortcut for Terminal can be beneficial. Here are a few:
- Save time: No more searching for the Terminal application or using Spotlight search.
- Increase productivity: With a hotkey shortcut, you can quickly open a new Terminal window and start typing commands without any delay.
- Customization: You can choose a hotkey that is easy to remember and suits your needs.
Creating a hotkey shortcut for Terminal
To create a hotkey shortcut for Terminal, we will use the built-in Automator application on MacOS. Here are the steps:
Open the Automator application by searching for it in Spotlight search or by finding it in the Applications folder.
Once the Automator application is open, select "Quick Action" as the document type and click "Choose".
In the search bar at the top of the screen, type "Run AppleScript" and drag the "Run AppleScript" action to the workflow area on the right.
Replace the default AppleScript code with the following code:
tell application "Terminal" activate end tellThis code will simply activate the Terminal application.
Save the workflow by clicking "File" > "Save" and giving it a name, such as "Open Terminal".
Now, we need to assign a hotkey to the workflow. To do this, open System Preferences > Keyboard > Shortcuts > Services.
Scroll down to the "General" section and find the name of the workflow you just saved. Click on the name to reveal the "Add Shortcut" button.
Click the "Add Shortcut" button and press the desired hotkey combination. I recommend using a combination that is easy to remember, such as "Command + Option + T".
Close System Preferences and test the hotkey by pressing it. A new Terminal window should open!
In this article, we have covered how to create a hotkey shortcut for launching a new Terminal window on MacOS using the Automator application. This can save time, increase productivity, and allow for customization. Here are the key takeaways:
- Using the Automator application, you can create a hotkey shortcut for Terminal.
- Customize the hotkey to a combination that is easy to remember.
- This can save time and increase productivity when using the Terminal application on MacOS.