ls
List files and folders.
Filesls -la
Developer Tools
macOS Terminal Commands
Use a focused browser utility for developer data, code, or lookup workflows.
cd
Change the current directory.
Filescd ~/Documents
cp
Copy files or directories.
Filescp file.txt backup.txt
mv
Move or rename files.
Filesmv old.txt new.txt
mkdir
Create a directory.
Filesmkdir reports
cat
Print file contents.
Filescat package.json
grep
Search text from files or command output.
Searchgrep -R "TODO" .
find
Find files by name or condition.
Searchfind . -name "*.log"
chmod
Change file permissions.
Permissionschmod +x script.sh
ps
List active processes.
Processps aux
kill
Send a signal to a process.
Processkill -9 1234
lsof
List open files and ports.
Networklsof -i :3000
ping
Test connectivity to a host.
Networkping example.com
curl
Make HTTP requests from Terminal.
Networkcurl -I https://example.com
brew
Manage packages with Homebrew.
Packagesbrew install node
open
Open files, folders, or URLs.
Systemopen .
pwd
Print the current directory.
Filespwd
rm
Remove a file.
Filesrm old.log
touch
Create a file or update its timestamp.
Filestouch notes.txt
du
Show disk usage for files and folders.
Filesdu -sh .
df
Show free disk space.
Diskdf -h
ditto
Copy files and directories with macOS metadata support.
Filesditto source destination
pbcopy
Copy terminal output to the macOS clipboard.
Clipboardcat file.txt | pbcopy
pbpaste
Paste clipboard contents into terminal output.
Clipboardpbpaste
sw_vers
Show macOS version information.
Systemsw_vers
system_profiler
Display detailed hardware and software information.
Systemsystem_profiler SPHardwareDataType
defaults
Read or write macOS user defaults.
Systemdefaults read com.apple.finder
softwareupdate
Check and install macOS software updates.
Systemsoftwareupdate -l
launchctl
Manage launch agents and daemons.
Servicelaunchctl list
ifconfig
Show network interface configuration.
Networkifconfig
netstat
Show network status and routes.
Networknetstat -rn
scutil
Inspect and configure system network settings.
Networkscutil --dns
say
Speak text through macOS text-to-speech.
Systemsay "Hello NovaKit"
Tool guide
How to use macOS Terminal Commands
Overview
Use a focused browser utility for developer data, code, or lookup workflows. This guide explains a practical way to check the result before you use it.
How to use it
- Open macOS Terminal Commands and prepare a copy of the input you want to process.
- Paste the data, code, URL, expression, or lookup value required by the utility.
- Choose the relevant parser, formatter, converter, or lookup option and run it.
- Inspect the returned value or generated output before copying it into a project.
Example
Use a small non-sensitive test value, verify the result manually, then repeat with your real development input.
Before you use the result
- The utility runs in the browser where possible; never paste production secrets, private keys, or credentials into a convenience tool.
- Tool output can help with debugging but must be validated against your runtime, documentation, and security requirements.
FAQ
Questions people ask
What does macOS Terminal Commands do?
Use a focused browser utility for developer data, code, or lookup workflows.
How do I use macOS Terminal Commands?
Paste the data, code, URL, expression, or lookup value required by the utility. Choose the relevant parser, formatter, converter, or lookup option and run it.
How should I check the result?
Inspect the returned value or generated output before copying it into a project.
Is an account required?
No. NovaKit tools are available for direct use without creating an account.
How is my input handled?
The utility runs in the browser where possible; never paste production secrets, private keys, or credentials into a convenience tool.
What should I keep in mind?
Tool output can help with debugging but must be validated against your runtime, documentation, and security requirements.
What is a safe macOS Terminal Commands example?
Use a small non-sensitive test value, verify the result manually, then repeat with your real development input.
Can I keep a copy of the result?
Where output is generated, use the page’s copy, download, print, or export controls and keep the original input until you have verified the result.
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