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

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