Mac Terminal Commands Cheat Sheet

As a Mac user, you're likely familiar with the Terminal app and its ability to provide you with a powerful command-line interface. With so many available commands, it can be overwhelming to remember them all. That's why we've put together this comprehensive cheat sheet of Mac terminal commands to help you unlock enhanced productivity on your system.

Basic Navigation

* `fg`: Puts whatever you're running into a suspended background process

* `paste`: Paste whatever was cut by the last command

* `Ctrl + w`: Swap the last two words before the cursor

* `Ctrl + u`: Swap the last two characters before the cursor

* `Ctrl + e`: Go to the end of the line you're currently typing on

* `Ctrl + a`: Go to the beginning of the line you're currently typing on

File Management

* `cd`: Change directory ( navigate through folders)

* `mkdir`: Make a new directory

* `rm`: Remove files or directories

* `cp`: Copy files or directories

* `mv`: Move or rename files or directories

* `ls`: List files and directories in the current working directory

System Management

* `sudo`: Execute a command with superuser privileges

* `systemctl`: Manage system services (macOS High Sierra and later)

* `launchctl`: Manage launch agents and daemons

Search and Replace

* `grep`: Search for patterns in files or directories

* `find`: Find files based on various criteria

* `sed`: Stream editor for editing text files

* `awk`: Pattern scanning and processing language

Productivity Tips

* Setting up a cron job will handle repetitive tasks automatically

* You can manage files, folders, and file archives in an automated manner

* Unix search tools are more powerful than Spotlight

* There are dozens of open source and freely available Unix-based apps for your Mac

Why Learn the Terminal?

MacOS is an intuitive operating system, so you don't have to spend a lot of time learning the basics. However, knowing the terminal commands can provide you with:

* More power and control over your system

* Enhanced productivity through automation

* Access to Unix- based tools for file management and search

* A way to troubleshoot issues and debug code

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By mastering these Mac terminal commands, you'll be able to unlock the full potential of your system and take your productivity to the next level.

Mac terminal commands cheat sheet