OS X: How can I copy the shell path to clipboard?

Question

When working with files on my mac I employ a mixed approach of shell/finder or keyboard/mouse, similar to working with 4NT and Explorer on Windows.

One thing I use(d) extensively on Windows is to copy the path of the current directory to the clipboard. This is an extended feature of TakeCommand by JPSoft, on Windows.

Is there a way to copy the current path from the bash shell to the mac's clipboard, so I can use it in 'file open' and/or similar dialogues?

Answer 1

printf "$PWD" | pbcopy

There's also the program pbpaste that pastes (pb = pasteboard, i.e. clipboard).

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Use Cmd-Shift-G in open file dialogs to insert that path.

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^{Thanks to Dennis Williamson for the printf hint.}