mathiasbynens / mathiasbynens/dotfiles
Show ~/Library in Mojave
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Description
The method to show ~/Library in previous versions of macOS no longer works. Is there a terminal and dotfiles friendly way to show the Library in Mojave? The only method I am aware is through the macOS UI: Open User folder > Show View Options > Check "Show Library Folder".
https://github.com/mathiasbynens/dotfiles/blob/1b9145bb402a00a1ab695d7876706bfbbfc888af/.macos#L321
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Research direction
Start with the referenced .macos entry around line 321 and review the issue comments for Mojave-specific context. Verify the current terminal and dotfiles-friendly behavior on Mojave, then confirm that the updated setting makes ~/Library visible.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- bash, macos, shell
- Domain
- cli, operating-systems
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 2/5
- Estimated time
- 1-3 hours
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100