sbInvoke

sbInvoke is a command-line utility designed for interacting with the macOS System Preferences application. It allows users to programmatically open specific panes within System Preferences from the terminal. This can be useful for automation tasks, scripting, or for quickly accessing settings without navigating through the graphical user interface.

The primary function of sbInvoke is to launch System Preferences and direct it to a particular preference pane. For example, a user might use sbInvoke to open the Display settings, the Network settings, or the Security & Privacy settings. The specific pane is typically specified by an identifier, which corresponds to the internal name of that preference pane.

sbInvoke is often employed in conjunction with other scripting tools or shell scripts. This allows for the creation of automated workflows that might, for instance, configure network settings, adjust display options, or manage user accounts by opening the relevant System Preferences panes. While macOS has built-in mechanisms for managing many settings, sbInvoke provides a convenient way to bridge the gap between command-line automation and the graphical System Preferences application for certain tasks. The utility is not part of the standard macOS operating system and is typically installed separately by users who require its functionality.