Add Open Terminal Here / Open Shell Prompt Here Right Click Menu To a File Manager

In today’s world, the ability to work efficiently with computers is becoming increasingly important. For many people, the ability to quickly access and use the command line interface (CLI) is a crucial part of this skillset. When it comes to working with files and directories, having quick and easy access to the shell prompt can significantly enhance your productivity. Thankfully, there are various methods for adding quick access to open terminals or shell prompts in file managers.

Add Open Terminal Here

For those who work in a Linux or macOS environment, adding an “Open Terminal Here” option to the right-click menu in their file manager can be a real timesaver. It allows you to open a terminal session directly in the current directory without the need to navigate there manually. Here’s how to do this:

1. Open your file manager application (e.g., Dolphin, Nautilus, Finder, etc.).
2. Right-click on any empty space within the file manager and select “Customize” or “Settings” from the context menu.
3. In the settings/customization window, locate the “右击菜单” or “Right-click Menu” section (it may be labeled differently depending on your file manager).
4. Click the “New Item” button to add a new option to the right-click menu.
5. Enter the name of the new option, for example, “Open Terminal Here”.
6. Set the command for the option to the appropriate terminal command for your operating system (e.g., gnome-terminal for Ubuntu Linux or Terminal.app for macOS).
7. If desired, you can also set a keyboard shortcut for this option so you can quickly access it without using your mouse.
8. Click “OK” to save your changes and exit the settings/customization window.
9. Now, when you right-click in the file manager, you should see the “Open Terminal Here” option appear in the context menu.
   Open Shell Prompt Here

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For Windows users, adding an “Open Shell Prompt Here” option to the right-click menu in Explorer can provide a similar benefit when working with directories and files. Here’s how to do this:

1. Open Windows Explorer (also known as File Explorer).
2. Right-click on any folder or directory and select “New” from the context menu.
3. In the “New” menu, select “Shortcut”.
4. In the “Create Shortcut” dialog box, type the following command: cmd /K cd /d "%1" (where %1 represents the path of the folder or directory you right-clicked).
5. Click “Next” and enter a name for the shortcut (e.g., “Open Shell Prompt Here”).
6. Click “Finish” to create the shortcut.
7. Now, when you right-click any folder or directory in Explorer, you should see the “Open Shell Prompt Here” option appear in the context menu.
8. Selecting this option will open a command prompt session directly in the selected folder or directory.
   To conclusion, adding an “Open Terminal Here” or “Open Shell Prompt Here” option to your file manager’s right-click menu can streamline your workflow and make working with files and directories even more efficient. It’s a simple yet effective way to improve your productivity when using computers for work or pleasure.