📋 Copy Absolute Path

A macOS Finder service that copies the absolute path of selected files or folders to your clipboard.

What Does It Do?

Adds a Copy Absolute Path option to Finder's right-click Services menu. Select any file or folder, trigger the service, and the full path is copied to your clipboard.

• Works with files and folders
• Supports multiple selection (paths separated by newlines)
• Default keyboard shortcut: ⌘⌃C (Cmd+Ctrl+C)
• Helpful for adding workspace folders in Claude Code.

Installation

curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/arikchakma/CopyAbsolutePath/main/install.sh | bash

Or clone and install manually:

git clone https://github.com/arikchakma/CopyAbsolutePath.git
cd CopyAbsolutePath && ./install.sh

Note

You may need to restart Finder (killall Finder) or log out/in for the service to appear.

Usage

1. Select any file or folder in Finder
2. Right-click → Services → Copy Absolute Path
3. Or use ⌘⌃C (Cmd+Ctrl+C)

Keyboard Shortcut

The default shortcut is ⌘⌃C (Cmd+Ctrl+C). To change it:

1. System Settings → Keyboard → Keyboard Shortcuts
2. Select "Services" in the sidebar
3. Find "Copy Absolute Path" under Files and Folders
4. Double-click the shortcut and press your preferred keys

Uninstallation

curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/arikchakma/CopyAbsolutePath/main/uninstall.sh | bash

Or if you cloned the repo:

./uninstall.sh

Troubleshooting

Service doesn't appear in menu:

• Restart Finder: killall Finder
• Or log out and back in

Shortcut doesn't work:

• Check System Settings → Keyboard → Keyboard Shortcuts → Services
• Ensure the service is enabled (checkbox is checked)

Contributing

Feel free to submit pull requests, create issues, or spread the word.

License

MIT © Arik Chakma