macos - How can I open the Atom editor from the command line in OS X?

Question

I have the Atom editor and was wondering how you can open a file or folder from the terminal in Atom. I am using a Mac. I am looking for a way to do this:

atom . (opens folder)

atom file.js (opens file)

atom (opens editor)

Is this possible and how do I set it up?

Answer 1

With the Atom editor open, in the menu bar:

Click Atom → Install Shell Commands

You should expect to see:

Potentially restart your terminal (I did it just out of habit and am not sure if you need to).