Open macOS applications by name using the open -a command.
npx skills add https://github.com/dalehurley/phpbot --skill open-application
Please help me install this Agent Skill. Skill: open-application Source: https://github.com/dalehurley/phpbot/tree/main/skills/open-application Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dalehurley/phpbot --skill open-application
Open a macOS application by name to quickly bring it into focus without manual searching.
Provide the application name and the skill will launch it using the open -a command.
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To launch a macOS application from the command line, you can use the open -a command followed by the application name. This skill validates the name, executes the command, and brings the app to the foreground.
Yes, you can bring an already running macOS app to the foreground by name. Using the open -a command targets the specified application, shifting focus to it whether it is actively running or needs to be launched.
When opening a macOS app with an ambiguous name, the skill prompts for clarification. It validates the application name first to ensure the correct program is targeted before executing the launch command.
Yes, this method works for opening third-party applications like Slack or Chrome on macOS. It supports both built-in system apps and installed third-party software by targeting their names with the open command.
The system confirms an application launched successfully on macOS by waiting 2-3 seconds after executing the open command. It then checks and reports the result to ensure the application opened properly.
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