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| ====== Execute a Shell Script ====== | ====== Execute a Shell Script ====== | ||
| - | The //Execute a Shell Script// action executes a specified shell script, either from a file or from the script embedded in the action. | + | The //Execute a Shell Script// action executes a specified shell script using `/bin/sh`, either from a file or from the script embedded in the action. |
| To execute the script from an external file, choose the "Execute Script File" in the choices for script location. | To execute the script from an external file, choose the "Execute Script File" in the choices for script location. | ||
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| If the script fails, the action will fail (v9.0+), potentially aborting the macro. | If the script fails, the action will fail (v9.0+), potentially aborting the macro. | ||
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| + | If you want to use another language, or use any special kinds of shell-specific syntax, then you should specify the language using the `#!` at the front of the script. | ||
| ==== Using Keyboard Maestro Variables ==== | ==== Using Keyboard Maestro Variables ==== | ||
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