How to Install Jump on macOS

Jump is a command-line utility that helps you quickly navigate the file system on your macOS using shortcuts. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to install Jump on your macOS.

Prerequisites

Before we start, you need to make sure that you have the following software installed on your macOS:

• Homebrew

Step 1: Install Jump using Homebrew

The easiest way to install Jump on your macOS is by using Homebrew. Follow the steps below to install Jump:

1. Open the Terminal app on your macOS.

2. Type the following command and hit Enter to install Jump via Homebrew:

brew install jump

3. Wait for Homebrew to finish the installation process. Once the installation is complete, you can start using Jump.

Step 2: Add Jump to Your Shell Configuration

To use Jump, you need to add it to your shell configuration file, which is usually located in your home directory.

1. Open the Terminal app on your macOS.

2. Use the following command to open the shell configuration file:

nano ~/.zshrc

If you use another shell, replace .zshrc with the configuration file for your shell.

3. Add the following line to the bottom of the file:

eval "$(jump shell)"

4. Save and close the file.

5. Restart your shell or run the following command to apply the changes:

source ~/.zshrc

Step 3: Start Using Jump

Now that you have installed Jump and added it to your shell configuration, you can start using it.

1. Open the Terminal app on your macOS.

2. To navigate to a frequently accessed directory, use the j command followed by a valid shortcut. For example:

j home

This will take you to your home directory.

3. To add a new shortcut to a directory, navigate to that directory using the cd command and then use the following command:

jump add myshortcut

This will add a new shortcut called myshortcut for the current directory.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Jump on your macOS and learned how to start using it.

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