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Quick Commands

Quick Commands are a command operation method provided by CmdWise App, based on user-defined commands, offering one-click execution functionality.

Quick Commands VS Command Apps

ComparisonQuick CommandsCommand Apps
DefinitionOne-click command shortcuts
Like desktop shortcuts, click to execute preset commands
Suitable for simple high-frequency operations like restarting services, opening folders
No complex configuration needed, set once and use anytime
Visual command operation tools
Like mobile apps, providing graphical interface for command-line tools
Suitable for complex operations like image processing, video conversion
Beginner-friendly, no need to memorize command parameters
Operation MethodClick card, one-click executionFill forms, configure parameters then execute
Learning CurveLow (requires basic command-line knowledge)Extremely low (completely visual operation)
Usage SpeedExtremely fast (second-level execution)Fast (need to fill parameters)
FlexibilityLow (fixed parameters)High (adjustable parameters)
Error ProbabilityLow (preset commands)Extremely low (parameter validation)

Built-in Quick Commands List

No.Quick Command NameCommand ContentNotes
1Open Downloads folderopen ~/Downloads
2Open user directoryopen ~
3Screenshotscreencapture -i -U -p
4Test networkping www.apple.comOpens terminal
5Network speed testnetworkquality -sOpens terminal
6Get public IPcurl ifconfig.meOpens terminal
7Get local IP (Wi-Fi)ipconfig getifaddr en0Opens terminal
8Clean brew cachebrew cleanup -s
9nginx reloadnginx -s reload
10mysql startbrew services start mysql
11Open AirDropopen -a Finder /System/Library/CoreServices/Finder.app/Contents/Applications/AirDrop.app

Create Custom One-Click Operations

Creation method:

  1. Click "Add Command" button
  2. Fill in command name and description
  3. Enter command to execute
  4. Select icon and category
  5. Set risk level
  6. Save to use

Demo Example: Open multi-level directory, click quick command to quickly enter directory

Generate Quick Command from Command App

Enter command app, open history records, click "Generate Quick Command" button to save and generate.

Command App History Create Quick Command

Modify Quick Commands

Provides quick copy functionality. For the same function with only different parameters, you can directly copy, modify parameters, then save and use.

Notes

  1. Quick commands can be executed with a click. For potentially risky ones, pay attention to confirm whether execution is needed. (You can edit in quick app, check "Confirmation required before execution", so it will pop up confirmation every time)