osx Commands
Comprehensive documentation for osx command-line tools. Learn osx commands quickly with practical examples.
machine
osxPrint machine type quickly with machine command. Determine CPU architecture and system information on macOS via command line. Free online tool, no registration required.
mas
osxManage Mac App Store apps with mas CLI. Install, update, search and list applications directly from the command line. Free online tool, no registration required.
md5
osxGenerate MD5 checksums with MD5. Quickly verify file integrity using cryptographic hashes on macOS. Free online tool, no registration required.
mate
osxEdit Text with Mate Editor on macOS. Open, modify, and save files using the command line. Supports file type specification and line/column navigation. Free online tool, no registration required.
mdfind
osxFind files instantly with mdfind. Search files by name, content, or location on macOS. Free online tool, no registration required.
mdls
osxDisplay metadata with mdls. Extract file attributes and manage data using the command line tool. Free online tool, no registration required.
mist
osxDownload macOS Installers with MIST - macOS Installer Super Tool. Easily manage macOS versions and prepare installation media. Free online tool, no registration required.
mdutil
osxManage spotlight indexing with mdutil on macOS. Control indexing status, enable/disable indexing, and erase metadata stores using the command line. Free online tool, no registration required.
mktemp
osxCreate temporary files with mktemp. Generate secure temporary files and directories quickly using the command line. Free online tool, no registration required.
mysides
osxManage Finder favorites with mysides. Add, list, and remove sidebar items quickly and easily on macOS. Free online tool, no registration required.
netstat
osxDisplay network connections with Netstat, showing open ports and routing tables. Diagnose network issues and monitor traffic. Free online tool, no registration required.
nettop
osxMonitor network activity with Nettop, a command-line network monitoring tool for macOS. Analyze network traffic, identify bottlenecks, and optimize performance. Free online tool, no registration required.
networkquality
osxMeasure network quality with networkquality. Analyze upload and download speeds, test network interfaces. Free online tool, no registration required.
networksetup
osxControl network settings with networksetup. Configure network services, manage Wi-Fi connections, and get network information. Free online tool, no registration required.
nfcd
osxControl NFC controller on macOS with Nfcd. This command line daemon manages Near Field Communication. Free online tool, no registration required. Automate NFC tasks with Nfcd.
notifyd
osxControl system notifications with notifyd, the OSX notification server. Manage alerts, debug notification behavior, and configure logging. Free online tool, no registration required.
nvram
osxControl firmware variables effectively with NVRAM Manager. Manage, print, and delete NVRAM settings directly from the command line. Free online tool, no registration required.
ocspd
osxVerify certificate status with OCSP Daemon. Retrieve CRLs and OCSP responses for robust certificate validation. Free online tool, no registration required.
open
osxLaunch applications and files directly with Open command. Easily access directories and reveal files in Finder. Free online tool, no registration required.
opensnoop
osxTrack file opens on your system with Opensnoop, a powerful system observability tool for monitoring file access. Free online tool, no registration required.
orb
osxControl Linux virtual machines on macOS with OrbStack. Create, manage, and execute commands in VMs directly from your terminal. Free online tool, no registration required.
osascript
osxExecute AppleScript commands with osascript. Automate macOS tasks, interact with applications, and streamline workflows effortlessly. Free online tool, no registration required.
pbpaste
osxControl clipboard contents on macOS with pbpaste. Access data, copy to file, or pipe into commands easily. Free online tool, no registration required.
pbcopy
osxCopy text to the clipboard with pbcopy. Transfer data from stdin to the clipboard for easy pasting in other applications. Free online tool, no registration required.
photoanalysisd
osxAnalyze photos with photoanalysisd to identify scenes and people within your photo library. Enhance image search and unlock memories. Free online tool, no registration required.
photolibraryd
osxHandle photo library requests with Photo Library Daemon (photolibraryd). Manage photo access, and image processing on macOS. Free online tool, no registration required.
ping
osxTest network connectivity with Ping on OSX. Diagnose network issues and verify host reachability using ICMP packets. Free online tool, no registration required.
pkgutil
osxQuery macOS installer packages with Package Utility (pkgutil). List installed packages, verify signatures, and extract content. Free online tool, no registration required.
plutil
osxFormat Property Lists with plutil. Convert plist files between XML, binary, JSON, Swift, and Objective-C formats. Free online tool, no registration required.
pmset
osxControl macOS power management settings with pmset. Optimize battery life, schedule wake-ups, and manage display sleep options. Free online tool, no registration required.
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