TermPack
This is a simple command line tool that packages files on mac with shell scripts to create a terminal file. An icon can also be provided. This tool also hides the extention of the output file if the -p argument is present.
Prerequisites
Install required macOS tools via Homebrew:
brew bundle
Arguments
| Argument | Description |
|---|---|
name |
The name of the output file (e.g., "TerminalFile") |
input_file |
The path to the file you want to package |
script |
The path to the shell script file |
-t, --type |
The file extension to open (defaults to rtf) |
-i, --icon |
Path to a .icns file to apply to the output |
-p, --package |
Creates a packaged .aar file and hides extension |
-o, --output |
Changes the output directory (defaults to dist) |
Usage
Basic Creation
Generate a standard .terminal file:
termpack "My Project" document.rtf script.sh
Full Packaging
Hide the file extension and create a .aar archive:
termpack "My Project" document.rtf script.sh -p
Custom Icons
Apply a custom macOS icon to the generated file:
termpack "My Project" document.rtf script.sh -p -i icon.icns
Advanced Options
Change the embedded file type or specify an output directory:
termpack "Data Tool" source.txt run.sh -t txt -o ./build
License
Copyright (C) 2026 Adam Bar-Or
This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or (at your option) any later version.
This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the GNU General Public License for more details.
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