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goto for Mac

Bash tool for navigation to aliased directories with auto-completion

Quick answer: goto is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install goto. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 3 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What goto is

goto is a command-line tool for macOS: bash tool for navigation to aliased directories with auto-completion.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the MIT licence.

How to install goto

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install goto.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install goto on Mac?

Run brew install goto in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is goto open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does goto run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is goto?

It was installed 3 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #10062 in this catalogue.

What version of goto is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.0.0.