Using `duti` to Open .json Files with VSCode

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## Using `duti` to Open .json Files with VSCode

This guide shows you how to use the `duti` command on macOS to associate the `.json` file extension with Visual Studio Code (VSCode).

**Prerequisites:**

* macOS
* `duti` command-line tool (pre-installed)
* VSCode installed

**Steps:**

1. **Open Terminal:**
    * Press `Command + Space` to open Spotlight.
    * Type `Terminal` and press Enter.

2. **Associate .json with VSCode:**
    * Execute the following command in the Terminal:
        ```
        duti -s com.microsoft.VSCode .json all
        ```
    * This command tells macOS to use VSCode (identified by its bundle identifier `com.microsoft.VSCode`) to open all `.json` files.

3. **Optional: Verify the association:**
    * In Finder, right-click on a `.json` file.
    * Go to "Open With" and check if VSCode is listed as the default application.
    * If not, select "Other..." and choose VSCode from the list.
    * Check the "Always Open With" box to make VSCode the default application for `.json` files.

**Explanation:**

* `duti` is a command-line tool used to manage file type associations on macOS.
* `-s` specifies the application to set as the default.
* `com.microsoft.VSCode` is the bundle identifier for VSCode.
* `.json` specifies the file extension to associate.
* `all` indicates that the association should apply to all files with the specified extension.

**Additional Notes:**

* If you have multiple applications installed that can handle `.json` files, you can use `duti -l` to see the current associations.
* You can also use `duti -d` to remove an existing association.
* This guide assumes you have VSCode installed. If you haven't installed it yet, you can download it from the official website: [https://code.visualstudio.com/download](https://code.visualstudio.com/download)

**Useful Resources:**

* `duti` man page: [https://developer.apple.com/developer-id/](https://developer.apple.com/developer-id/)
* VSCode documentation: [https://code.visualstudio.com/docs](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs)