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# Open a command Line
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The following are the steps open a command line on [Linux](#linux), [Windows](#windows) or [Mac](#mac).
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*These steps were created using ChatGPT, so there might be some errors.*
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*If you run into errors, or if there's any missteps please log an issue here:*
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*https://hub.openingdesign.com/OpeningDesign/Bonsai_Tutorials/issues*
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*or create a pull request with the change. Thank you.*
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# Linux
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### **Opening a Command Prompt (Terminal) on Linux**
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### **1. Open the Terminal (Command Prompt Equivalent)**
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#### **Method 1: Using a Keyboard Shortcut (Fastest)**
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- **Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, CentOS, Arch, etc.:**
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Press **Ctrl + Alt + T**
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#### **Method 2: Using the Application Menu**
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1. Click on **Activities** (top-left corner) or open the **Applications Menu**.
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2. Search for **Terminal**.
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3. Click to open it.
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#### **Method 3: Right-Click in a Folder**
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1. Open **File Manager**.
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2. Navigate to the desired folder.
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3. **Right-click** inside the folder.
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4. Select **"Open Terminal Here"**.
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# Windows
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## **Opening CMD, Git Bash, and PowerShell**
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*You can essentially use any 1 of these 3.*
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### **1. Command Prompt (CMD)**
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**As Administrator:**
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- **Start Menu:**
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1. Press **Windows Key** (⊞) and type `cmd`.
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2. Right-click **Command Prompt** → **Run as administrator**.
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**Not as Administrator:**
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- **Run Dialog:**
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1. Press **Win + R**, type `cmd`, press **Enter**.
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- **In a Folder:**
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1. Navigate to folder in **File Explorer**.
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2. Type `cmd` in the address bar → press **Enter**.
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### **2. Git Bash**
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**As Administrator:**
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- **Start Menu:**
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1. Press **Windows Key** (⊞) and type `Git Bash`.
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2. Right-click → **Run as administrator**.
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**Not as Administrator:**
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- **In a Folder:**
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1. Navigate to a folder in **File Explorer**.
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2. Right-click inside the folder → select **Git Bash Here**.
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### **3. PowerShell**
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**As Administrator:**
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- **Start Menu:**
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1. Press **Windows Key** (⊞) and type `PowerShell`.
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2. Right-click → **Run as administrator**.
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- **Run Dialog:**
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1. Press **Win + R**, type `powershell`.
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2. Press **Ctrl + Shift + Enter**.
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**Not as Administrator:**
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- **Start Menu:**
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1. Press **Windows Key** (⊞) and type `PowerShell`.
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2. Click **Windows PowerShell**.
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- **In a Folder:**
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1. Navigate to folder in **File Explorer**.
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2. Shift + Right-Click → **Open PowerShell window here**.
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_(or via File → Open Windows PowerShell → Open in Folder)_
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# Mac
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You can open the **Terminal** on a Mac using several methods:
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### **1. Open Terminal Using Spotlight (Fastest)**
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1. Press **Cmd (⌘) + Spacebar** to open **Spotlight Search**.
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2. Type **Terminal** and press **Enter**.
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### **2. Open Terminal from Finder**
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1. Open **Finder**.
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2. Navigate to **Applications** → **Utilities**.
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3. Double-click **Terminal**.
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### **3. Open Terminal Using Launchpad**
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1. Click **Launchpad** (rocket icon in the Dock).
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2. Type **Terminal** in the search bar.
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3. Click on **Terminal** to open it.
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### **4. Open Terminal from Dock (if frequently used)**
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1. Open **Terminal** using any method above.
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2. Right-click the **Terminal** icon in the Dock.
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3. Select **Options** → **Keep in Dock** for easy access.
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### **5. Open Terminal in a Specific Folder**
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1. Open **Finder** and navigate to your desired folder.
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2. Right-click (or **Control + Click**) inside the folder.
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3. Select **"New Terminal at Folder"**.
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Now you’re ready to use the command line on your Mac! 🚀
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