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Created October 19, 2011 09:01
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Show hidden files in Finder
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defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles TRUE && killall Finder
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toggle-hidden-files
#!/bin/sh
CURRENT_STATE=$(defaults read com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles)
if [ $CURRENT_STATE == "YES" ]; then
echo "Not showing hidden files in Finder..."
defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles NO && killall Finder
else
echo "Showing hidden files in Finder..."
defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles YES && killall Finder
fi
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