How can I associate .sh files with Cygwin?

Question

I\'d like to run a long rsync command in Cygwin by double clicking on a .sh file in Windows. It must start in the file\'s containing directory (e.g. /cygdrive/c/scripts/) so th

Answer 1

I use PuttyCyg (awesome putty in Cygwin window) here's how to get it all going:

Create a batch script, eg. on my machine I used

C:\Dev\scripts\cygbashrun.bat

with contents

SET CYGWIN=nodosfilewarning
C:\Cygwin\bin\putty.exe -cygterm /bin/bash.exe %1

Obviously adapt to contain the paths of your install of PuttyCyg.

Then in Windows File Explorer go to Tools - Folder Options - File Types

Create a ".sh" entry if there isn't already (or .bash depending on what you like your scripts to have).. then Advanced..

[optional step] change the icon and select the Cygwin icon from your install

Then:

1. New..
2. Action = Run Bashscript..
3. Application used to perform this action = C:\Dev\scripts\cygbashrun.bat "%1"

Works like a charm for me :O)