Open Cygwin at a specific folder

Question

How can I create a Cygwin shortcut that will open Cygwin at a specific folder? This would obviate having to type

cd /cygdrive/c/Users/Tom/Desktop/
         


        

Answer 1

Probably the simplest one:

1) Create file foo.reg

2) Insert content:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\background\shell\open_mintty]
@="open mintty"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\background\shell\open_mintty\command]
@="cmd /C mintty"

3) Execute foo.reg

Now just right-click in any folder, click open mintty and it will spawn mintty in that folder.