dirs MacOS Command Guide
The MacOS dirs command allows users to navigate through directories and manipulate folder stacks efficiently. By managing directory locations as a stack, users can easily switch between different directories and access previously visited folders with ease. The dirs command enables users to push and pop directories onto the stack, list the stack, or navigate to a specific directory within the stack. This command can be particularly useful for users who frequently work with multiple directories and need to switch between them quickly and effectively.
dirs Syntax:
Section titled “dirs Syntax:”dirs [-clpv]Options:
Section titled “Options:”| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| -c | Clear the directory stack. |
| -l | Print the directory stack with one entry per line. |
| -p | Print the directory stack with one entry per line, including indexes. |
| -v | Display the directory stack index in front of each entry. |
Parameters:
Section titled “Parameters:”There are no parameters for the dirs command.
dirs Command Samples:
Section titled “dirs Command Samples:”Display Current Directory Stack
Section titled “Display Current Directory Stack”dirsDisplay the list of directories in the directory stack.
Change to Previous Directory in Stack
Section titled “Change to Previous Directory in Stack”cd -Change to the previous directory in the directory stack.
Change to Directory at Position in Stack
Section titled “Change to Directory at Position in Stack”cd +2Change to the directory at position 2 in the directory stack.
Push a Directory onto the Stack
Section titled “Push a Directory onto the Stack”pushd /path/to/directoryPush a directory onto the directory stack and change to it.
Remove Directory from Stack by Position
Section titled “Remove Directory from Stack by Position”popd +1Remove the directory at position 1 from the directory stack.
Clear the Directory Stack
Section titled “Clear the Directory Stack”dirs -cClear the directory stack.
Display Stack Contents as Commands
Section titled “Display Stack Contents as Commands”dirs -pDisplay the directory stack contents as commands that can be copied and pasted.
dirs FAQ:
Section titled “dirs FAQ:”How do I use dirs in MacOS?
Section titled “How do I use dirs in MacOS?”To use the dirs command in MacOS, execute the following command:
dirsHow can I clear the directory stack in MacOS?
Section titled “How can I clear the directory stack in MacOS?”To clear the directory stack in MacOS, you can use the following command:
dirs -cHow do I display the directory stack with line numbers in MacOS?
Section titled “How do I display the directory stack with line numbers in MacOS?”To display the directory stack with line numbers in MacOS, execute the following command:
dirs -vHow can I navigate to a specific directory in the stack in MacOS?
Section titled “How can I navigate to a specific directory in the stack in MacOS?”To navigate to a specific directory in the stack in MacOS, you can use the following command with the directory number:
cd $(dirs +<number>)How do I add a specific directory to the stack in MacOS?
Section titled “How do I add a specific directory to the stack in MacOS?”To add a specific directory to the stack in MacOS, you can use the pushd command followed by the directory path:
pushd /path/to/directoryHow do I remove a specific directory from the stack in MacOS?
Section titled “How do I remove a specific directory from the stack in MacOS?”To remove a specific directory from the stack in MacOS, you can use the popd command followed by the directory number or path:
popd +<number>Applications of the dirs command
Section titled “Applications of the dirs command”- Save and quickly switch between frequently accessed directories
- Create a stack of directories to navigate back and forth within a session
- Simplify the navigation process in the terminal
- Improve efficiency when working with multiple directories at once