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open:tldr:e436c
open: Open a [n]ew instance of an application specified via [b]undle identifier.
$ open -n -b ${com-domain-application}
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The command "open -n -b ${com-domain-application}" is used to open a specific application on a macOS system using its bundle identifier or bundle name. Here's a breakdown of the command:
- "open": This is a command-line tool in macOS used to launch files, applications, or URLs.
- "-n": This flag tells the "open" command to open a new instance of the application, even if it is already running. If this flag is omitted, it will open the application in an existing instance if it is running.
- "-b": This flag is followed by the bundle identifier or bundle name of the application you want to open.
- "${com-domain-application}": This is a placeholder that represents the bundle identifier or bundle name of the specific application you want to open. You need to replace it with the actual value before running the command.
By running this command with the appropriate application identifier or name, it will launch the specified application on your macOS system, either in a new instance or an existing one.
This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and
never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.