Bonsai_Tutorials/_Setup/Open Command Prompt or Git Bash.md

Open a command Line

The following are the steps open a command line on Linux, Windows or Mac.

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Linux

Opening a Command Prompt (Terminal) on Linux

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1. Open the Terminal (Command Prompt Equivalent)

Method 1: Using a Keyboard Shortcut (Fastest)

• Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, CentOS, Arch, etc.:
  Press Ctrl + Alt + T

Method 2: Using the Application Menu

1. Click on Activities (top-left corner) or open the Applications Menu.
2. Search for Terminal.
3. Click to open it.

Method 3: Right-Click in a Folder

1. Open File Manager.
2. Navigate to the desired folder.
3. Right-click inside the folder.
4. Select "Open Terminal Here".

Windows

Opening CMD, Git Bash, and PowerShell

You can essentially use any 1 of these 3.

1. Command Prompt (CMD)

As Administrator:

• Start Menu:
  1. Press Windows Key (⊞) and type cmd.
  2. Right-click Command Prompt → Run as administrator.

Not as Administrator:

• Run Dialog:

  1. Press Win + R, type cmd, press Enter.

• In a Folder:

  1. Navigate to folder in File Explorer.
  2. Type cmd in the address bar → press Enter.

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2. Git Bash

As Administrator:

• Start Menu:
  1. Press Windows Key (⊞) and type Git Bash.
  2. Right-click → Run as administrator.

Not as Administrator:

• In a Folder:
  1. Navigate to a folder in File Explorer.
  2. Right-click inside the folder → select Git Bash Here.

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3. PowerShell

As Administrator:

• Start Menu:

  1. Press Windows Key (⊞) and type PowerShell.
  2. Right-click → Run as administrator.

• Run Dialog:

  1. Press Win + R, type powershell.
  2. Press Ctrl + Shift + Enter.

Not as Administrator:

• Start Menu:

  1. Press Windows Key (⊞) and type PowerShell.
  2. Click Windows PowerShell.

• In a Folder:

  1. Navigate to folder in File Explorer.
  2. Shift + Right-Click → Open PowerShell window here.
     (or via File → Open Windows PowerShell → Open in Folder)

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Mac

You can open the Terminal on a Mac using several methods:

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1. Open Terminal Using Spotlight (Fastest)

1. Press Cmd (⌘) + Spacebar to open Spotlight Search.
2. Type Terminal and press Enter.

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2. Open Terminal from Finder

1. Open Finder.
2. Navigate to Applications → Utilities.
3. Double-click Terminal.

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3. Open Terminal Using Launchpad

1. Click Launchpad (rocket icon in the Dock).
2. Type Terminal in the search bar.
3. Click on Terminal to open it.

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4. Open Terminal from Dock (if frequently used)

1. Open Terminal using any method above.
2. Right-click the Terminal icon in the Dock.
3. Select Options → Keep in Dock for easy access.

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5. Open Terminal in a Specific Folder

1. Open Finder and navigate to your desired folder.
2. Right-click (or Control + Click) inside the folder.
3. Select "New Terminal at Folder".

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Now you’re ready to use the command line on your Mac! 🚀