Adding /usr/local/bin to PATH

SWEngineer · SWEngineer #1 (**permalink**)

07-19-2010, 11:43 AM

I'm actually new to this, and would like to ask how can someone add /usr/local/bin to PATH.

If someone can explain it step by step I would be very thankful.

Thanks a lot.

vansmith · vansmith #2 (**permalink**)

07-19-2010, 11:54 AM

You can place a file in /etc/paths.d/ which should do the job. Run the following command at the Terminal prompt:

Code:

sudo echo "/usr/local/bin" >> /etc/paths.d/<insert name>

Replace <insert name> with something descriptive. That said, /usr/local/bin should be in your path already (IIRC).

See here for more info.

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Member Since: Oct 19, 2008 Location: Ottawa Posts: 15,289 Mac Specs: 2012 13" MBP (2.5 i5, 8GB)	07-19-2010, 11:54 AM You can place a file in /etc/paths.d/ which should do the job. Run the following command at the Terminal prompt: Code: sudo echo "/usr/local/bin" >> /etc/paths.d/<insert name> Replace <insert name> with something descriptive. That said, /usr/local/bin should be in your path already (IIRC). See here for more info. Important Links: Community Guidelines : Use the reputation system if you've been helped. M-F Blog :: Write for the blog :: M-F IRC Channel - Chats every Sunday at 8PM EST.
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Member Since: Jan 07, 2010 Posts: 4	07-19-2010, 11:43 AM I'm actually new to this, and would like to ask how can someone add /usr/local/bin to PATH. If someone can explain it step by step I would be very thankful. Thanks a lot.
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