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ealeksandrov-cd-to · v2.8.0 • deprecated

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6.0

Finder Toolbar app to open the current directory in the Terminal

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brew install --cask ealeksandrov-cd-to
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Install trend
Trust Score 5/10
✓ Open source (MIT) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✗ Deprecated +0
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0

Review

Mar 11, 2026

cd_to is a Finder toolbar app that integrates Terminal access directly from Finder, making it easier for developers to switch contexts. It offers a quick way to open the current directory in Terminal or alternative shells like iTerm.

Enables users to open the current Finder directory in Terminal with a single click.

Maturity: The project appears inactive with no commits since 2018 and some open issues.

Community: No direct community discussion found for cd_to on HN or Reddit.

Pros

  • + Provides seamless integration between Finder and Terminal
  • + Lightweight and simple to use
  • + Supports alternative terminal applications like iTerm

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Inactive development with open issues

GitHub

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Stars
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Forks
3
Issues
MIT
License
PythonLast commit: Nov 1, 2018

Community Mentions

reddit
Jan 2026 Built a Claude Code plugin that automatically shows your CI/CD status and PR updates right in the terminal after you push. No more tab-switching to GitHub and mashing refresh.
hackernews
Sep 2025 Show HN: Gocd – a lightweight Go-based CI/CD tool that runs on your dev machine
reddit
Mar 2025 First time I've had to burn a CD in over 15 years.
reddit
Jan 2024 Apple Adds Last MacBook Pro With CD Drive to Obsolete Products List
reddit
May 2023 GitHub Actions can be tested locally with act, forget about pushing 37 commits trying to fix your CI/CD pipelines 😅
Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown

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