gnome-open
open files with associated GNOME applications (deprecated)
TLDR
Open file with default app
$ gnome-open [file.pdf]
Open URL$ gnome-open [https://example.com]
Open directory$ gnome-open [/path/to/directory]
SYNOPSIS
gnome-open location
DESCRIPTION
gnome-open opens files, URLs, and directories with their associated applications. It uses GNOME's MIME type handling to determine the appropriate application.
The command is deprecated in favor of xdg-open or gio open, which provide cross-desktop functionality. It remains available for backward compatibility.
PARAMETERS
LOCATION
File, URL, or directory to open.--help
Display help information.
CAVEATS
Deprecated; use xdg-open instead. GNOME-specific. May not work on other desktops.
HISTORY
gnome-open was part of GNOME utilities but has been superseded by xdg-open for cross-desktop compatibility.