What is the macOS command line?

Posted by Stephan Spencer on February 26th, 2020

To begin with, it is important to understand what the command line is. This is a special utility due to which the user can work with the operating system. You can configure many parameters, open some functions, etc. Of course, most of the settings are reproduced through the usual settings, but some of them can only be done using the command line. This is required in cases when:

• There are no such parameters in the usual settings.
• The opened utility does not have a graphical interface.
• It is necessary to configure several settings at once.

Sometimes it’s much easier to make settings using the command line. You can configure dozens of parameters at the same time, the main thing is to know how Mac Terminal works, and its commands.

The command line is a black window, with the ability to enter text into it. Most users absolutely do not know how to work with it. This utility works with the help of special commands. Each of these commands is responsible for a specific action. There are commands to open other programs, configure them, etc. There are also commands that help you work with the command line itself.