Open iTerm2 Profile for LaunchBar

This repository provides an action for LaunchBar that allows users to quickly open a terminal session using any available iTerm2 profile. The action lists all configured profiles in iTerm2, and selecting one from the dropdown menu in LaunchBar opens a new tab with the chosen profile in an existing iTerm2 window. If no iTerm2 window is open, a new window is launched.

Contents

This repository includes the following components:

• Pre-packaged Action: Action Open iTerm2 Profile.lbaction.zip, ready for installation.
• Source Code:
  • default.py – Retrieves available iTerm2 profiles and provides them to LaunchBar.
  • iterm2_launcher.scpt – AppleScript for opening a new tab or window with the selected profile.
  • open_profile.py – Handles profile selection and executes the appropriate script to launch iTerm2.

Installation

Option 1: Manual Installation

1. Download the pre-packaged action from Action Open iTerm2 Profile.lbaction.zip.
2. Extract the .lbaction file from the zip archive.
3. Move Open iTerm2 Profile.lbaction to the LaunchBar Actions folder:

   ~/Library/Application Support/LaunchBar/Actions
   

4. Restart LaunchBar to load the new action.

Option 2: Automatic Installation

Simply double-click the Open iTerm2 Profile.lbaction file. This will install the action automatically in LaunchBar.

Usage

• Open LaunchBar and type iTerm2 or part of the action name.
• Select "Open iTerm2 Profile".
• A dropdown menu will appear, listing all available iTerm2 profiles.
• Choose a profile to open a new tab in the existing iTerm2 window, or a new window if none is open.

Requirements

• macOS
• LaunchBar
• iTerm2

Donations

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Author

• Author: Andrea Alberti
• GitHub Profile: alberti42
• Donations:

Feel free to contribute to the development of this action or report any issues in the GitHub repository.