Drag-and-Drop Paths into Terminal
What This Does
Drag a file or folder from Finder directly into the terminal window to insert its full path automatically.
Why It's Useful
Zero typing, zero mistakes. No need to type long paths or worry about typos. Drag the file and its path appears in your command.
How to Do It
- Start typing a command that needs a file path
- Drag a file or folder from Finder into the terminal window
- The full path appears at your cursor position
- Press Enter to run the command
Try This Now
Type ls in your terminal, then drag any file or folder from Finder into the terminal. The path appears automatically. Press Enter to list that location.
Mental Hook: Zero typing, zero mistakes.