osx Commands
Comprehensive documentation for osx command-line tools. Learn osx commands quickly with practical examples.
pod
osxManage Cocoa dependencies efficiently with Pod. Install, update, and remove pods for your Swift and Objective-C projects on macOS. Free online tool, no registration required.
port
osxManage packages with Port, the macOS package manager. Install, update, and uninstall software from the command line. Free online tool, no registration required.
ps
osxControl running processes with Process Status (ps). Monitor system resources, identify resource-intensive processes, and troubleshoot performance issues. Free online tool, no registration required.
qlmanage
osxGenerate file previews with QuickLook Manager. View file contents and create thumbnails using this command-line tool. Free online tool, no registration required.
reboot
osxControl system restarts with Reboot. Quickly reboot or shutdown your macOS device using the command line. Free online tool, no registration required.
rargs
osxExecute commands with Rargs for pattern matching. Automate complex command execution workflows with text manipulation. Free online tool, no registration required.
route
osxControl network routing tables with Route on OSX. Add, delete, and manage routes for efficient network communication. Free online tool, no registration required.
safeejectgpu
osxSafely eject a GPU with SafeEjectGPU on macOS. Manage GPU devices and applications using the command line. Free online tool, no registration required.
say
osxCreate text to speech audio with Say. Convert text into spoken audio files on macOS using the command line. Free online tool, no registration required.
screencapture
osxCreate screenshots and screen recordings with Screencapture. Capture your screen with options for delay, cursor, and area selection. Free online tool, no registration required.
scutil
osxControl system configuration parameters with SCUTIL. Manage network settings, computer names, and hostnames on macOS. Free online tool, no registration required.
sdef
osxGenerate scripting definitions with sdef, a powerful command line interface for macOS. Automate application scripting. Free online tool, no registration required.
secd
osxControl keychain items with Secd. Manage security and access on macOS. Free online tool, no registration required.
security
osxManage keychains and certificates with Security. Securely store passwords, add trusted certs, and administer security settings. Free online tool, no registration required.
securityd
osxManage security contexts with securityd, the command-line tool for cryptographic operations on macOS. Handle keychain access efficiently and securely. Free online tool, no registration required.
sed
osxEdit text scriptably with Sed. Streamline text transformations and automate repetitive tasks using command-line scripting. Free online tool, no registration required.
setfile
osxControl file attributes with SetFile, a macOS command-line tool for modifying file metadata such as creation and modification dates. Free online tool, no registration required.
shortcuts
osxManage MacOS shortcuts quickly with Shortcuts command. List, run, and view shortcuts directly from the command line. Free online tool, no registration required.
shuf
osxGenerate random permutations with Shuf. Easily shuffle lines in a file or generate random numbers. Free online tool, no registration required.
shutdown
osxControl system shutdown and reboot with Shutdown command on macOS. Schedule shutdowns, power off, or reboot your system effortlessly. Free online tool, no registration required.
sips
osxControl image processing with Sips on macOS. Convert image formats and manipulate ColorSync ICC profiles using the command line. Free online tool, no registration required.
sntpd
osxControl time synchronization with SNTP Daemon. Configure the Simple Network Time Protocol daemon, set local clock, and manage SNTP state. Free online tool, no registration required.
sntp
osxSynchronize system time accurately with SNTP. Use Simple Network Time Protocol to query time servers and adjust the system clock. Free online tool, no registration required.
signal
osxControl software signals with Signal, a simplified signal handling facility for macOS. Easily manage process signals and improve system stability. Free online tool, no registration required.
softwareupdate
osxUpdate macOS software with Software Update. Download, install, and manage updates via the command line interface. Free online tool, no registration required.
spctl
osxControl macOS security policy with SPCtl. Manage Gatekeeper settings, add rules for application execution and enhance system security. Free online tool, no registration required.
split
osxCreate file splits easily with Split File command. Divide large files into smaller, manageable pieces. Free online tool, no registration required.
spotify
osxControl Spotify music playback with this command-line tool. Manage playlists, skip tracks, and adjust volume easily. Free online tool, no registration required.
stat
osxDisplay file status with Stat. Analyze file properties and permissions effortlessly using this command line tool. Free online tool, no registration required.
sw_vers
osxPrint macOS system information with sw_vers. Easily retrieve OS name, version number, and build identifier with this free online tool, no registration required.
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