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I would like to run a local javascript file in chrome console but do not want to copy and paste the code. I know there is a command I can run from terminal to open the file in a new chrome window/tab but cannot recall it nor find example of it on-line.

What command can I call from the terminal to open a .js file in a new chrome tab where I can then run it in console?

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    Have you tried to make a js snippet in chrome? You can find the snippets in Chrome Dev Tools -> Sources -> Snippets -> New -> Run. Commented Jul 2, 2015 at 13:49
  • No, I have not. I'm not entirely positive what that is nor is that what I am trying to achieve, I believe. Commented Jul 2, 2015 at 13:55
  • The main thing that you can do with the snippet is to run a random script in a page (whatever page). Give it a try, it may be what you are seeking. Commented Jul 2, 2015 at 13:57
  • I looked into it, and it would be useful, so I appreciate that piece. However, the question still remains as to how to open a .js file from command line and have it run in chrome console/access to it's contents (variables/functions/etc.) in console. Commented Jul 2, 2015 at 14:01
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    Nice thing the snippet, I didn't know. thanks Stefan. Commented Jul 2, 2015 at 14:03

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I don't think you can do exactly that. To run JS with having access to the console, you can either copy its source to the console or to the address/location bar (javascript:(js code here)).

The simplest way I can think of to achieve your goal is to wrap the JS in an HTML file and call chrome with chrome -u file:///path/to/file.html. Include the JS in a <script> tag also with the file:/// protocol in the src attribute to point to the local file or using a relative path.

When chrome opens, you should have access to functions/variables defined in your code as global variables.

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I appreciate the suggestion but was consciously avoiding using an HTML doc I am almost entirely positive you can call a javascript file from the command line in such a way that it is opened and run in console.
I really don't think there's a way out of the box. However, you might want to check this stackoverflow.com/questions/10611796/…
I'm afraid you're correct and I must be misremembering my experience of doing so... I will ultimately be wrapping this in an HTML doc and going about it in this way. This is currently the most correct answer. Thanks!

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