Help Fixing Path

Hey there,

To fix the `$PATH` on your Mac without needing to wipe it, follow these steps:

1. Open Terminal.

2. Type `nano ~/.zshrc` to edit your zsh configuration file.

3. Find the export PATH line. It might look like `export PATH="/usr/local/bin:/usr/bin:/bin:/usr/sbin:/sbin"`.

4. Edit the line to include only the directories you need, typically `/usr/local/bin`, `/usr/bin`, `/bin`, `/usr/sbin`, and `/sbin`. It's good practice to keep it simple.

5. Save and close the file by pressing `Ctrl + X`, then `Y` to confirm, and `Enter` to write to the file.

6. To apply the changes, type `source ~/.zshrc` or restart the Terminal.

7. Check if it's correct by typing `echo $PATH`.

This process should clean up your `$PATH` without needing to take more drastic measures.

I am unclear what the issue you are seeking to address here is; what is wrong with your path?

Some command you’ve been given is not working?

Homebrew has already modified your path, based on what was showed. You’re also seemingly on a Mac minimwith Apple silicon.

Some background, comments:

The contents of the environment variable PATH is an ordered list of places to look for commands you enter, with zsh and most other shells separating each of those places with colons.

.NET is Microsoft focused. And the .NET RAPTOR directions I’ve found for installation are just, well, bad, so don’t you feel bad about the issues you’re having here.

zsh can read from various scripts at login, ~/.zshrc is but one.

Those scripts are ~/.zprofile , ~/.zshenv, ~/.zshr, and ~/.zlogin, and leaving ~/.zlogout for another time.

You can cat each of those files, if present. or nano, if you want to edit the file.

And to add stuff to the path in zsh, use (lowercase) path as follows to prepend or append the directory:

path+=('/path/to/wherever')
path=('/path/to/wherever' $path )

If you're facing a black screen upon opening the `.zshrc` file, it might be empty or not set up yet. You can manually add the `export PATH` line:

1. In the nano editor (the black screen you're seeing), type: `export PATH="/usr/local/bin:/usr/bin:/bin:/usr/sbin:/sbin"`

2. This line sets a basic, default path.

3. Save and exit by pressing `Ctrl + X`, then press `Y` to confirm, and `Enter` to save.

4. After saving, apply the changes with `source ~/.zshrc` or restart the Terminal.

5. Check the PATH by typing `echo $PATH` in the Terminal.

This should set a basic PATH configuration for your system. Remember, editing the PATH variable is sensitive; small mistakes can affect system operations.

You're quite welcome. Good luck with your class.