# Pass parameters to Zoom mac client from terminal **URL:** \ **Category:** API and Webhooks\ **Created:** [May 12, 2020, 2:19pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/pass-parameters-to-zoom-mac-client-from-terminal/17245 "2020-05-12T14:19:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![tcconway](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/devforum.zoom.us/tcconway/32/8250_2.png) [@tcconway](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/tcconway)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2020, 2:19pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/pass-parameters-to-zoom-mac-client-from-terminal/17245/1 "2020-05-12T14:19:57Z")
**Description** Is there a way to send parameters to the Zoom.us.app client? For example in terminal (fake code obviously): Terminal: open /Applications/Zoom.us.app id=1234567 pw=7654321 I’m looking to pass parameters directly to the app, not using a web browser middle man using zoommtg://zoom.us/join?confno=123456789&pwd=xxxx&zc=0&browser=chrome&uname=Betty **Which version?** 5.x Thanks ---
**Author:** ![michael.zoom](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/devforum.zoom.us/michael.zoom/32/37213_2.png) [@michael.zoom](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/michael.zoom)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2020, 9:41pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/pass-parameters-to-zoom-mac-client-from-terminal/17245/2 "2020-05-15T21:41:34Z")
Hi @tcconway, I’m not sure this is currently possible. You may need to use one of our [SDKs](https://marketplace.zoom.us/docs/sdk/native-sdks/introduction) to have complete control over the client. @carson.zoom, would you have any further information here? ---
**Author:** ![carson.zoom](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/devforum.zoom.us/carson.zoom/32/785_2.png) [@carson.zoom](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/carson.zoom)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2020, 10:46pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/pass-parameters-to-zoom-mac-client-from-terminal/17245/3 "2020-05-15T22:46:18Z")
Hi @tcconway, Thanks for the post. Are you trying to control the Zoom Mac Client downloaded from our [zoom.us](http://zoom.us) website? Or are you looking for a way to have a customizable Zoom meeting client that allows you to perform operations programmatically? If it is the later one, you may have a look at the Zoom Mac SDK([https://github.com/zoom/zoom-sdk-macos](https://github.com/zoom/zoom-sdk-macos)). If it is the former case, there is no way to control Zoom Mac Client programmatically. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![tcconway](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/devforum.zoom.us/tcconway/32/8250_2.png) [@tcconway](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/tcconway)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2020, 1:25pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/pass-parameters-to-zoom-mac-client-from-terminal/17245/4 "2020-05-16T13:25:45Z")
Thanks all for the comments/inputs. I am doing TV production that requires 12 MacMinis, all running Zoom clients. I’m just looking for a way to connect all those Zoom app clients easier than just: 1. Remoting in (using Remote Desktop) 2. Pasting the Meeting URL into a browser 3. Clicking the browser popup, to launch the app 4. Quit the browser once Zoom app launches/connects. If there was a way to send _confinfo_ and _pw_ parameters to the Zoom app itself, I could create a binary app/applescript/python/etc. (or whatever) to automate the process. I’m hoping to get to a place where I would paste in the Meeting URL into an app/script I created and it would allow me to bring in all 12 of my MacMinis into the same meeting. I can code/script – just need to know how to interface with Zoom.us.app If you have any thoughts on how to do this, could you point me in the right direction? Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![tommy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/devforum.zoom.us/tommy/32/72769_2.png) [@tommy](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/tommy)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2020, 10:38pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/pass-parameters-to-zoom-mac-client-from-terminal/17245/5 "2020-05-20T22:38:14Z")
Hey @tcconway, Have you considered using your MacMinis to run Zoom Rooms? > **[Getting started with Zoom Rooms](https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/207483343-Getting-started-with-Zoom-Rooms)** > > Overview > Zoom Rooms is a software-based room system that provides an integrated experience for audio conferencing, wireless screen sharing and video conferencing.  Zoom Rooms can be used for room o... It sounds like your use case would be perfect for Zoom Rooms. Thanks, Tommy ---
**Author:** ![tcconway](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/devforum.zoom.us/tcconway/32/8250_2.png) [@tcconway](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/tcconway)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2020, 11:33pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/pass-parameters-to-zoom-mac-client-from-terminal/17245/6 "2020-05-20T23:33:32Z")
Thanks for the suggestion. I’ll check it out again. When testing last month, I couldn’t get the video without the GUI overlay. Thanks ---
**Author:** ![tommy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/devforum.zoom.us/tommy/32/72769_2.png) [@tommy](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/tommy)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2020, 8:43pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/pass-parameters-to-zoom-mac-client-from-terminal/17245/7 "2020-05-26T20:43:28Z")
Hey @tcconway, Happy to help! Let me know! 🙂 Thanks, Tommy ---
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