How do I open files from the command line in Mac

Question

I'm following a video tutorial where the author (who uses textmate) can open files by using "mate". for example mate .git/config will open this config file

I'm using textwrangler however so I don't have that option. I did try edit .README once when i tried to open the README file of an application, but it opened a blank README file in textwrangler instead of the file with the text in it

so any idea how I can open this .git/config file (or any other file) using textwrangler?

I'm using Mac snow leopard

Answer 1

You can add this function to your ~/.bash_profile or ~/.profile:

wrang() { open "$@" -a TextWrangler; }

Otherwise, you can open it by directly typing:

open /path/to/file -a TextWrangler

Answer 2

If you put

open .git/config

it will be open in your default text editor for those kind of files.