Go2Shell
Go2Shell is a lightweight Finder utility that opens a terminal window in the current directory with a single click or toolbar button. It is designed for power users and developers who frequently need to access the command line for the folder they are viewing in Finder. The app integrates directly into the Finder toolbar, can be configured to use different terminal applications such as Terminal, iTerm, or iTerm2, and supports custom shell commands. Go2Shell has been maintained as donationware for many years.
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1 suggestionGo2Shell has not been actively updated in many years. The latest version available appears to be 2.5, released around 2014, and there is no native Apple Silicon build. The app was reported to have compatibility issues starting with macOS 12 Monterey (released in 2021), and it will stop launching entirely when Apple removes Rosetta 2 in macOS 28 (September 2028). Before that deadline, you should switch to one of several maintained native alternatives that provide the same core functionality. Open in Terminal (native, free, open-source on GitHub) is the closest direct replacement — it is actively maintained and provides identical Finder integration. Terminal Opener is another solid option available on the Mac App Store. macOS also includes a built-in service called "New Terminal at Folder" that can be enabled in System Settings under Keyboard Shortcuts and assigned a custom hotkey, though it does not provide a toolbar button like Go2Shell did. Any of these options will continue working when Rosetta 2 is removed.
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