What steps do I need to run a command line program via a global shortcut?
I setup Automator to create a new Run Shell Script and tried to assign a shortcut in System Preferences -> Keyboard -> Keyboard Shortcuts, but nothing happened.
MacOS – Create global shortcut to run command line applications
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One option is to assign a keyboard shortcut to a script like this:
tell application "Mail"
make new outgoing message with properties {visible:true}
activate
end tell
Another option is to create a service like this with Automator:
You can give the service a keyboard shortcut from the Keyboard preference pane.
By default, no, there's no keyboard shortcut to activate Finder.
Keyboard Maestro can do this though:
Best Answer
Applescript it:
Add what you want there, then you can run the Applescript via a global hot key application. I would recommend Spark
Oh, and I don't know about assigning an shortcut through System Preferences