run jedit single command from terminal linux

Question

I'm trying to run jedit from the terminal on fedora. its installed to the path /usr/local/share.... How do I get it to run "jedit" from the terminal rather than switching to the directory and typing java -jar jedit.jar to execute the program.

I created a sh file in that same direectory with "java -jar jedit.jar" and added that directory to ~/.bashrc. I'm aware that I need to type "sh file.sh" to run that file but I know there is a gap in my knowledge somewhere.

i want to use jedit as a commit editor for git and be able to change core.editor='jedit -w' in git config someone please help

Answer 1

I assume you used the Java installer?

If this is the case, the installer should also have placed a jedit launch script in /usr/local/bin which should be in your PATH by default, so calling jedit from a terminal should instantly work after installation.

If it does not work, then please check whether the file jedit is available in /usr/local/bin and whether /usr/local/bin is in your PATH environment variable.