Running a Terminal command without opening Terminal.app

[GamerChase]

Any idea if it's possible to run a Terminal command in the background without needing to open Terminal.app? I'm building a workflow, and it would almost defeat the purpose if Terminal.app has to open.

[jdfwarrior]

Definitely, thats what the Run Script action does in Workflows. You would simply add a Run Script action, then set your language of choice and enter your script in the bottom.

[GamerChase]

I'm guessing "English" isn't an acceptable language of choice...?   And how would I know that the action has taken effect? Can I get it to provide feedback into Notification Center?

 

I'm looking to run a "caffeinate" command, and a "killall caffeinate" command, each with confirmation feedback. Commands were found here.

[jdfwarrior]

Language is the scripting/programming language you wish to use. For regular command line stuff, you're probably best to stay with /bin/bash.

 

Anything echo'd will be available via {query} in a Notification Center output item