How to create shortcut command in Mac

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I would like to a shortcut command in Mac as I frequently call commands that are a bit long in Terminal. How can I do that?

Hasaan Chop · Accepted Answer · 2010-04-09 04:35:55Z

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alias if you're using Bash.

answered Apr 9, 2010 at 4:35

Hasaan Chop

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the problem is that it resets everytime I close and open Terminal. Is there a way to make it permanent?
– Tam
Apr 9, 2010 at 4:37
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Put the alias into your .bashrc.
– WhirlWind
Apr 9, 2010 at 4:40
Or a function, depending on how complicated the shortcut in. Aliases are simple text substitutions. functions can have parameters and code behind it. But functions require some simple shell coding knowledge.
– Rich Homolka
Aug 14, 2012 at 21:47

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Dave · Accepted Answer · 2012-10-01 12:15:32Z

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Save it as a .command but you may have to tamper around with the visibility settings.

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answered Aug 14, 2012 at 21:40

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