Terminal Integration

Path Finder includes an integrated Terminal module, so you can run command-line operations directly in the same window where you manage files.

Open the Terminal module

1. Open Path Finder.

2. In the menu bar, go to Window > Modules > Terminal.

3. The Terminal module will appear attached to the window.

4. Drag it to your preferred corner or edge if you want to reposition it.

The terminal automatically inherits the current directory of the selected folder or pane.

Work in the current folder

When you change folders in Path Finder:

• The Terminal module can follow the current directory you’re viewing, so commands run in the folder you’re actually working in.

Common use cases:

• Running build/test scripts in a project folder

• Using CLI tools right where the files live

• Quickly executing git, python, node, or other commands without leaving Path Finder

Drag and drop paths into Terminal

You can drag files or folders from Path Finder into the Terminal:

• The full path to the file/folder is inserted into the command line.

This saves time typing long paths and reduces typos.

Shells and appearance

The Terminal module supports multiple shells, such as:

• Bash, Zsh, and others (depending on your system configuration).

Inside the module’s own settings (gear icon/right-click), you can typically adjust:

• Default shell

• Font size / appearance

• Other behavior like scrollback

Using the integrated Terminal keeps your CLI workflow tightly connected to your file management, so you no longer have to constantly switch between separate apps.