How to Always Show Hidden Files in macOS Finder
One of the most annoying things as a developer setting up a Mac is that files with a dot are hidden by default. Here is how to set them always to be visible: Open Terminal (Command + Shift and type Terminal) Run defaults write http://com.apple.Finder AppleShowAllFiles true You can toggle them in Finder by using Command + Shift + . but having them show by default is a lot nicer.