Show Hidden Finder Link Best (2024)

If you want a physical "button" or service you can click, you can create a custom Quick Action using Automator : permanently display hidden folders in finder

The link will magically appear in the list. Click it to jump straight there. Make the Library Link Permanent show hidden finder link

defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles true; killall Finder If you want a physical "button" or service

The days of digging through Terminal commands are over. Apple built a secret "toggle" directly into Finder. Navigate to any folder (like your Home folder). Cmd + Shift + . Watch the magic happen: Hidden files, usually starting with a dot (like ), will fade into view. The "Old School" Way: Terminal show hidden finder link

Alternatively, you can also use the following method: