command linefile extensionsmacos
I have the following problem, I registered a file extension to be opened by a Mac Application by clicking on the file in Finder and selecting to always use the target application to open the files.
So far it works, BUT it doesn't work with >open filename.ext as it will say:
No application knows how to open /path/filename.ext.
Clearly open works differently than Finder.
If possible I would prefer a command line solution.
Create new application in automator
Locate "Run AppleScript" action and drag it to workflow area
Edit AppleScript:
on run {input, parameters}
tell application "Terminal"
activate
do script with command "[YOUR_SHELL_COMMAND] " & (input as string)
end tell
end run
Save it and use in "Open With" dialog
Uncheck Show warning before changing an extension in Finder preferences / Advanced (⌘+,)
Best Answer
If you selected Always Open With from a context menu, it only changes the default application for the selected items. If you change the default application from an information window, it normally also has an immediate effect on
open.If it wasn't that, com.apple.LaunchServices.plist can also be edited as XML:
Applying changes requires restarting. Logging out and back in isn't enough.
You could also try using duti or RCDefaultApp.