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slug: "macで、ターミナルからJavaScriptスクリプトファイルを実行する"
title: "Run a JavaScript Script File from the Terminal on Mac"
description: "Run a JavaScript file directly from the macOS Terminal — install Node.js and add a shebang line to make the script executable, step by step."
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# Run a JavaScript Script File from the Terminal on Mac
```bash
#!/usr/bin/env jsc
print("Hello, World!");
```
To execute such a JS file from the terminal, it's convenient to use the JSC that comes pre-installed on Mac.
1. Add JSC Interpreter to Your Path
The JavaScript interpreter on a Mac is located here:
```bash
/System/Library/Frameworks/JavaScriptCore.framework/Versions/A/Resources/jsc
```
Since it's not in the PATH by default, create a symbolic link in a directory that is in the PATH.
For example, you might use /usr/local/bin.
```bash
cd /usr/local/bin
ln -s /System/Library/Frameworks/JavaScriptCore.framework/Versions/A/Resources/jsc ./
```
In the terminal, run:
```bash
jsc --help
```
If the help information is displayed, it's set up correctly.
1.1. Using the Interactive Interface
Run:
```bash
jsc
```
This will start an interactive interface. The prompt and behavior are very similar to Python's interactive interface.
You can even write functions.
2. Write Your JS File
```bash
#!/usr/bin/env jsc
print("Hello, World!");
```
Save this as `hello.js`.
3. Make the File Executable
```bash
chmod +x hello.js
```
4. Execute the File
```bash
./hello.js
```
Reference:
Running JS in Mac's Terminal - modified's diary