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chflags:tldr:8e5df
chflags: Recursively set the `uchg` flag for a directory.
$ chflags -R ${uchg} ${path-to-directory}
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The command "chflags -R ${uchg} ${path-to-directory}" is used to recursively change the flags or attributes of a directory and all its contents. Here's a breakdown of the command:
- "chflags" is the command used to change file flags on macOS and some Unix-based systems.
- "-R" is an option that stands for "recursive". It tells the command to apply the changes to the specified directory and all its subdirectories and files.
- "${uchg}" is a placeholder for the specific flag or attribute you want to apply. This could be a combination of letters or numbers that represent a specific flag. For example, "uchg" could be a flag that stands for "user immutable" which makes the directory and its contents read-only and undeletable by the user.
- "${path-to-directory}" represents the path to the directory you want to change the flags for. You need to provide the actual path or replace the placeholder with the correct path.
Overall, the command is used to apply specific flags or attributes to a directory and its contents.
This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and
never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.