Run node script like a bin program in command line

Question

Can you run a node.js script:

node app.js --watch ../worker/storage/work

like this?

app --watch ../worker/storage/work

Answer 1

1. Add #!/path/to/your/node at the first line of your js file.

2. Then run:

   chmod +x yourFileName
   

   to add execute permission to your script.

3. At last run your file like this:

   ./app.js
   

Answer 2

One way this could work is by creating an alias in your shell. Edit your ~/.bashrc file and add the following line:

alias app="node app.js"

More details on how to create a permanent alias: https://askubuntu.com/questions/1414/how-to-create-a-permanent-alias