defaults:tldr:8e4df

defaults: Search for a keyword in domain names, keys, and values.

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$ defaults find "${keyword}"

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The command "defaults find" is used in macOS (Mac operating system) to search for specific preferences or settings within the system's defaults database. The "${keyword}" is a placeholder for the actual keyword or term you want to search. You replace "${keyword}" with the actual term you are interested in finding. For example, if you want to search for preferences related to screen brightness, you would enter: defaults find "screen brightness" The command will then search the defaults database for any settings or preferences that match the given keyword. It will display a list of matching results, including the domain (application) where each preference is located. Note that this command usually requires using the Terminal application on macOS, and it is primarily used by advanced users or developers to access and modify system preferences.

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.

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