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These are some of the pre-requisites of using directly the script name:
- Add the she-bang {#!/bin/bash) line at the very top.
- Using chmod u+x scriptname make the script executable. (where scriptname is the name of your script)
- Place the script under /usr/local/bin folder.
- Run the script using just the name of the script.
How do I make a file executable in Linux?
Changing the user rights:
- Open a terminal.
- Browse to the folder where the executable file is stored.
- Type the following command: for any . bin file: sudo chmod +x filename.bin. for any .run file: sudo chmod +x filename.run.
- When asked for, type the required password and press Enter.
How do I make a file executable in Mac terminal?
To create a shell script that will execute in Terminal when you open it, name it with the “command” extension, e.g., file.command .
- Launch Terminal.
- Type -> nano fileName.
- Paste Batch file content and save it.
- Type -> chmod +x fileName.
- It will create exe file now you can double click and it.
