BASHRC File Extension

The BASHRC file extension was created by The GNU Project and is also known as the Bash Non-Interactive Login Shell File. BASHRC is classified as a System Files and You can open and render the contents of this file in a Text Editor. You can open BASHRC files in Apple Terminal program.

Bash Non-Interactive Login Shell File Type

Bash Non-Interactive Login Shell File Type
Extension .bashrc
Developer The GNU Project
Popularity 5.0 (3 Votes)
Mime Type mime-type/not.available
Default Program Apple Terminal
Category System Files
Format Text
Updated 7/1/2025

What is a BASHRC File Type?

The BASHRC files are executed automatically when' a user creates a new shell that is a non-interactive connectors shell. In other words, BASHRC runs for every Bash command that s' executes after the terminal has been created. It can be useful to initialize the same settings for built-in shell scripts.

BASHRC differs from .BASH _ PROFILE files, which execute for interactive login shells (when' a user enters credentials from' identity or opens a new terminal) 2.

BASHRC files are hidden and do not contain a prefix. They always have the filename .bashrc and are located in the home directory of the user &apos.

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BASHRC Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Bash Non-Interactive Login Shell File .BASHRC File Extensions while opening the .BASHRC files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open BASHRC Files?

  1. You must have supported software programs installed for Bash Non-Interactive Login Shell File on your system such as Apple Terminal.
  2. Associate default Apple Apple Terminal program for *.bashrc (Bash Non-Interactive Login Shell File) files.

    Associate BASHRC Default Program on Windows
    1. Right-click a *.BASHRC (e.g example.bashrc) file and click Open With.
    2. In the Open with dialog box, click Apple Apple Terminal program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
    3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .bashrc files.

    Associate BASHRC Default Program on MacOs
    1. Click *.BASHRC (e.g example.bashrc) file and click information -> Open With.
    2. In the programs list, click Apple Apple Terminal program Or other appropriate program that you want.
    3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
    4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .Apple Terminal extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

All Platform Software Programs for BASHRC File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the BASHRC files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Microsoft Windows logo image Open BASHRC File on Windows

Software License Developer
GNU Bash image. GNU Bash 4 for Windows Freeware GNU
IDM UltraEdit image. IDM UltraEdit 24 for Windows Commercial IDM

MacOs logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen BASHRC File on Mac OS

Software License Developer
GNU Bash image. GNU Bash 4 for MacOs Freeware GNU
Apple Terminal image. Apple Terminal 2 for MacOs Bundled Apple
MacroMates TextMate image. MacroMates TextMate 2 for MacOs Commercial MacroMates
IDM UltraEdit image. IDM UltraEdit 24 for MacOs Commercial IDM

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Software License Developer
GNU Bash image. GNU Bash 4 for Linux Freeware GNU
IDM UltraEdit image. IDM UltraEdit 24 for Linux Commercial IDM

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Updated 7/1/2025