Apple - How to open a new tab in iTerm in the same folder as the one that is open?
Select "Reuse previous session's directory" from the preferences of your profile:
Alternatively click on "Advanced Configuration" then "Edit..." so you can set the working directory separately for new windows, new tabs & new split panes
This is a year old, but I'd like to add a response that isn't so heavy-handed. The accepted answer will open the previous directory every time you open a new tab, which I personally find frustrating. I feel it's easier to always open in the home directory and then open the current directory in a new tab as needed.
To do that, simply run the following command:
open . -a iterm
That will open the current directory (open .
) using the application (-a
) that most closely matches iterm
.
To bind a special keybinding to this:
- go to Settings ( Cmd ⌘ + ,)
- then keys
- select the + sign
- choose a keybinding
- select the duplicate tab action.