Run Code File Quick Action

macOS Automator Quick Action that runs selected code files from Finder in a new Terminal window.

The action supports executable files with a shebang and common script extensions:

• .sh with bash
• .py with python3
• .js with node
• .ts with npx ts-node
• .rb with ruby
• .php with php
• .pl with perl
• .lua with lua

Install

1. Open Automator.
2. Create a new Quick Action.
3. Set the workflow to receive files or folders in Finder.
4. Add Run Shell Script.
5. Set Shell to /bin/zsh.
6. Set Pass input to as arguments.
7. Paste the contents of src/run-code-file.sh.
8. Save it as Run Code File.

After saving, select a script in Finder, right-click it, then choose Quick Actions > Run Code File.

Notes

• Files with a shebang are made executable with chmod +x and then run directly.
• Files without a shebang are run according to their extension.
• Unsupported extensions open Terminal and show a short unsupported-file message.
• The required runtime must already be installed and available in your shell path.

License

MIT