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MacOS Finder - Make it show all of the files in the directory

Does your MacOS Finder not show all the files when you go to / ? Hmm.

Have you got installed stuff into /opt, and is it not listed? Hmm?

Does it drive up the wall?

If Yes, then run this :)

# defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles YES

Or it might be as your own user. I cannot remember, but it ought to work.

$ defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles YES

And then you will love the Finder a little more.

Merry Christmas!