Create a new Quick action using MacOS Automator that allows you to "touch" a file or folder
- Open up Automator.app from your Applications folder or through Launchpad
- Create a new workflow using File > New (⌘N)
- Choose ”Quick Action” in the dialog sheet when creating a new document
- In the
Workflow receives currentdropdown menu at the top of the "Canvas" on the right, select ”Files or Folders”. - In the sidebar to the left, search for
Get Selected Finder Items - Drag this Action to the "canvas" on the right side
- In the sidebar to the left, search for
Run Shell Script - Drag this Action to the "canvas" on the right side