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I'm trying to make a .app that will run a simple bash script to launch a java app. I found instructions for making a suitable .app container and running the .app runs my bash. Great.

The problem is, I want to put my java app inside the .app but i'm not sure how to get my bash script to launch it.

Here's my current script:

#! /bin/sh

/Library/Internet\ Plug-Ins/JavaAppletPlugin.plugin/Contents/Home/bin/java -jar -Xmx1g javaapp.jar&

The script runs and shuts down immediately. I'm assuming because it either can't find /java or javaapp.jar which I put in the .app container in the same folder as the bash script (MacOS)

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  • You meant to type a space before the trailing ampersand? Commented Apr 29, 2015 at 13:58
  • That made no difference, thanks. Commented Apr 29, 2015 at 14:06
  • Begin your script with #!/bin/bash -x which will give you debug output. Then you can see what's happening. Commented Apr 29, 2015 at 14:42
  • There's nowhere for the debug to go though. It doesn't open a shell. Commented Apr 29, 2015 at 14:43
  • Valid point... I'm assuming you checked to see that the script is executable? Also, would you mind posting a link to the instructions you followed so we can replicate? Commented Apr 29, 2015 at 14:44
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