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 Command Prompt or Git Bash on Windows

1. Open Command Prompt (cmd.exe)

Method 1: Using the Start Menu

1. Press Windows Key (⊞) and type cmd or Command Prompt.
2. Click on Command Prompt from the search results.

Method 2: Using Run Dialog

1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
2. Type cmd and press Enter.

Method 3: Open Command Prompt in a Specific Folder

1. Navigate to the desired folder in File Explorer.
2. In the address bar, type cmd and press Enter.
   • This will open the command prompt in that folder’s location.

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2. Open Git Bash

Method 1: Using the Start Menu

1. Press Windows Key (⊞) and type Git Bash.
2. Click Git Bash from the search results.

Method 2: Using Right-Click in a Folder

1. Navigate to a folder in File Explorer.
2. Right-click inside the folder.
3. Select Git Bash Here to open Git Bash in that directory.

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Now you can run commands in either Command Prompt or Git Bash! 🚀

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! 🚀