# App Opener

> Opens applications and files from the terminal on MacOS, Windows, and Linux. Does NOT use Markdown formatting in the final response.

- Skill: `opengitcode/app-opener` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add opengitcode/app-opener`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/opengitcode/app-opener/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Docs & Writing
- Author: OpenGitCode (https://skillmd.com/u/opengitcode)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/opengitcode/app-opener

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# Skill: App Opener

Opens any application or file by detecting the current operating system.

## Commands by System
- MacOS: open -a "App Name" or open <path>
- Windows: start "" "App Name" or explorer <path>
- Linux: xdg-open <path> or binary name (e.g., code, firefox)

## Critical Rules
1. **DO NOT USE MARKDOWN**: Respond only with the command to be executed or a simple plain text confirmation.
2. **DETECTION**: Always verify the current platform before suggesting the command.
3. **SECURITY**: Do not attempt to open files in system-protected paths.

## Usage Example
User: Open Chrome
Response: Executing: google-chrome (Linux) / open -a "Google Chrome" (MacOS) / start chrome (Windows)