atom

Open a file or directory

$ atom [path/to/file_or_directory]

$ atom -n [path/to/file_or_directory]

$ atom --add [path/to/file_or_directory]

$ atom --safe

$ atom --foreground

$ atom --wait

atom [options] [path ...]

--help
    Display help information.

--version
    Show version.

--wait
    Wait for window to be closed before exiting.

--new-window
    Open a new window.

--safe
    Start in safe mode (disables packages from ~/.atom/packages).

--clear-window-state
    Remove all saved state (window size, position, etc.).

--dev
    Run in development mode.

--foreground
    Keep the atom command process in the foreground.

[path ...]
    Paths to files or directories to open in Atom.

The atom command is used to launch the Atom text editor from the command line. It allows you to open files, directories, or create new files directly from your terminal.

Atom is a free and open-source text and source code editor based on Electron. It supports plugins written in Node.js, and embedded Git control, developed by GitHub.

This command provides a convenient way to integrate Atom into your workflow, enabling you to quickly edit files or start new projects without leaving the command line interface. It's especially useful for developers who prefer working within the terminal.

Open a file:
atom my_file.txt

Open a directory:
atom my_directory/

Create a new file:
atom new_file.txt

Open a file and wait:
atom --wait my_file.txt

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