Finder Go
A macOS app and Finder extension to open Terminal, iTerm, or Hyper directly from Finder with a right-click.
What is Finder Go?
FinderGo is a macOS application and Finder Sync Extension that allows users to open terminal sessions directly from the Finder file manager. It supports popular terminal emulators like Terminal, iTerm, and Hyper, enabling developers to quickly access the command line in their current working directory. The tool solves the problem of manually navigating to a directory in the terminal after browsing files in Finder.
macOS developers and power users who frequently switch between file management in Finder and command-line operations in a terminal.
Developers choose FinderGo for its seamless integration into macOS Finder, eliminating context switching and saving time. Its support for multiple terminal apps and easy customization makes it a versatile productivity booster.
Overview
🐢 Open terminal quickly from Finder
Use Cases
Best For
- Quickly opening a terminal in the current Finder directory
- Reducing context switching between Finder and terminal
- macOS developers using iTerm or Hyper as their primary terminal
- Adding terminal shortcuts to the Finder toolbar
- Automating terminal access from file management workflows
- Enhancing productivity with right-click terminal launches
Not Ideal For
- Teams requiring cross-platform terminal integration across Windows or Linux
- Environments with strict security policies that block third-party Finder extensions
- Users who prefer App Store distribution for automatic updates and simplified installation
- Developers using terminal emulators not supported (e.g., Alacritty, Kitty)
Pros & Cons
Pros
Adds terminal launch options directly to Finder's right-click context menu and toolbar, eliminating manual path navigation as demonstrated in the GIF in the README.
Works with Terminal, iTerm, and Hyper, allowing users to choose their preferred emulator via simple command-line configuration commands listed in the README.
The app icon can be dragged into the Finder toolbar for one-click terminal launching, enhancing productivity without needing to open separate apps.
Default terminal is set using straightforward defaults write commands, making customization quick and scriptable for power users.
Cons
Requires running a shell script via curl and manually enabling Finder extensions in System Preferences, which can be confusing for non-technical users.
Must be downloaded from GitHub releases and run outside the App Store, raising potential security concerns and lacking automatic update mechanisms.
Changing the icon involves following a GitHub issue (#7), indicating a non-intuitive or poorly documented process that may frustrate users.
Only supports macOS 10.12 explicitly, with no mention of compatibility testing for newer versions, potentially leaving users on recent macOS updates unsupported.
Frequently Asked Questions
Related Projects
TabbyA terminal for a more modern age
AlacrittyA cross-platform, OpenGL terminal emulator.
HyperA terminal built on web technologies
zoxideA smarter cd command. Supports all major shells.
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