file-type-defaults
CommunitySet macOS file-type defaults quickly.
Authorkevintraver
Version1.0.0
Installs0
System Documentation
What problem does it solve?
This Skill helps you set default applications for file types on macOS using the utiluti command-line tool, streamlining file-type associations across the system.
Core Features & Use Cases
- File-based method: Set defaults by using a sample file to determine type associations.
- UTI-based method: Retrieve UTIs for extensions and assign apps accordingly.
- Finding bundle IDs: Use osascript to obtain application bundle IDs for accurate targeting.
Quick Start
utiluti file set /path/to/existing/file.<extension> <bundle-id>
Or create a sample file and use:
touch /tmp/sample.<extension> utiluti file set /tmp/sample.<extension> <bundle-id>
Dependency Matrix
Required Modules
None requiredComponents
Standard package💻 Claude Code Installation
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Please help me install this Skill: Name: file-type-defaults Download link: https://github.com/kevintraver/dotfiles/archive/main.zip#file-type-defaults Please download this .zip file, extract it, and install it in the .claude/skills/ directory.