Question 1

Does cdto work with iTerm2 on macOS?

Accepted Answer

No, cdto is designed specifically for Apple's default Terminal app. Earlier versions had iTerm plugins, but from version 3.0 onward, it only uses Apple Events for Terminal, so it won't integrate with iTerm2 or other emulators.

Question 2

How do I change the theme for windows opened by cdto?

Accepted Answer

You can set a custom theme by running a terminal command like defaults write name.tuley.jay.cd-to cdto-new-window-setting -string "Theme Name", replacing "Theme Name" with your desired Terminal theme, such as "Red Sands", as per the README's Settings section.

Question 3

Is cdto compatible with the latest macOS versions like Ventura or Sonoma?

Accepted Answer

The README mentions compatibility from Mojave onwards, and as a Universal Binary for Apple Silicon and Intel, it likely works on newer versions. However, specific testing for the latest macOS isn't documented, so users should verify on their systems.

Question 4

cdto vs using 'open -a Terminal' command – which is better for my workflow?

Accepted Answer

cdto is faster and more integrated, as it opens Terminal directly in the current Finder directory with one click, while the open command requires manual path input. cdto streamlines the process for frequent switching between Finder and Terminal.

Question 5

How can I set up cdto to close automatically opened Terminal windows?

Accepted Answer

Enable this feature by running defaults write name.tuley.jay.cd-to cdto-close-default-window -bool true in Terminal. This setting ensures that any extra windows opened by cdto are closed automatically, as explained in the README.

Question 6

Can cdto handle special characters or spaces in directory paths?

Accepted Answer

Yes, cdto is designed to work with special characters and spaces in paths, as indicated by bug fixes in version 2.2 for issues with apostrophes and special characters, ensuring reliable directory switching.

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