chflags:tldr:320af
The command "chflags ${hidden} ${filename}" is used to change the attribute or flag of a file in a Unix-like operating system, such as macOS or FreeBSD.
Here is a breakdown of the different components used in this command:
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"chflags": This is the actual command that is being executed. "chflags" stands for "change flags".
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"${hidden}": This is a placeholder for the specific flag that is being set. In this case, the flag being set is "hidden". The exact value of "${hidden}" would need to be replaced with the appropriate flag value or syntax depending on the operating system.
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"${filename}": This is another placeholder for the name of the file for which the flag is being changed. The exact value of "${filename}" would need to be replaced with the actual name of the file.
Therefore, when the command is executed with the appropriate flag and filename, it will change the specified attribute or flag of the given file. In this case, it would make the file hidden, assuming the correct flag value or syntax is used.