How to set an iTerm2 startup command

Question

How do I set a command on a profile so that when I start a new terminal window, it fires off that command.

Specifically, I'd like to be able to set my virtualenv with:

workon ENV

So that it starts automatically into my virtual environment when that I use that profile.

Answer 1

Got it, there is an option added in the development branch of iTerm that adds a "Send text at start" option to the profile settings. This will eventually be added to a (more) stable version of iTerm.

Answer 2

Profiles -> General -> Command

Everytime you open a new tab your bash profile will be sourced.

Answer 3

In iTerm2, preferences>profiles>tab general, there is an option in Command called send text at start that executes any command you put there after login.

In particular, I typically have

source ~/.virtualenvs/.../bin/activate

for profiles that use Python.

Answer 4

Using the image to illustrate, please note the command selection and Send text at start: option.