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COMMAND File Extension

The COMMAND file extension was created by Apple and is also known as the Terminal Command File. COMMAND is classified as a Executable Files and You can open and render the contents of this file in a Text Editor. You can open COMMAND files in Apple Terminal program.

Terminal Command File Type

Terminal Command File Type
Extension .command
Developer Apple
Popularity 5.0 (14 Votes)
Mime Type mime-type/not.available
Default Program Apple Terminal
Category Executable Files
Format Text
Updated 7/1/2025

What is a COMMAND File Type?

Double-click on a COMMAND file for the appos; execute. You can edit a file with n' whatever text editor.

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COMMAND Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Terminal Command File .COMMAND File Extensions while opening the .COMMAND files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open COMMAND Files?

  1. You must have supported software programs installed for Terminal Command File on your system such as Apple Terminal.
  2. Associate default Apple Apple Terminal program for *.command (Terminal Command File) files.

    Associate COMMAND Default Program on Windows
    1. Right-click a *.COMMAND (e.g example.command) file and click Open With.
    2. In the Open with dialog box, click Apple Apple Terminal program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
    3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .command files.

    Associate COMMAND Default Program on MacOs
    1. Click *.COMMAND (e.g example.command) file and click information -> Open With.
    2. In the programs list, click Apple Apple Terminal program Or other appropriate program that you want.
    3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
    4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .Apple Terminal extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

All Platform Software Programs for COMMAND File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the COMMAND files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Microsoft Windows logo image Open COMMAND File on Windows

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Blackmagic Design Fusion image. Blackmagic Design Fusion 000 for Windows Paid Blackmagic Design Fusion
Vim image. Vim 7 for Windows Open Source Vim

MacOs logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen COMMAND File on Mac OS

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MacVim image. MacVim 7 for MacOs Open Source MacVim
Apple Terminal image. Apple Terminal 2 for MacOs Bundled Apple
Apple TextEdit image. Apple TextEdit 1.15 for MacOs Bundled Apple

Linux logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen COMMAND file on Linux

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Vim image. Vim 7 for Linux Open Source Vim

Website logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen COMMAND file on Web

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iOS logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen COMMAND file on iOS

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About Licensing

  1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
  2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
  3. Free+ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
  4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
  5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

COMMAND file extension icon image.About COMMAND - Terminal Command File

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Updated 7/1/2025