dot_clean:tldr:e9172

The command "dot_clean -s ${path-to-directory}" is used to clean up and synchronize the metadata of files in a specific directory on a macOS system.

Here is an explanation of each part of the command:

• "dot_clean" is the name of the command-line tool used on macOS to clean up metadata. It ensures that Mac-specific metadata (e.g., extended attributes or resource forks) is synchronized with the corresponding files on external storage devices, such as USB drives or network shares.

• "-s" is an optional flag that stands for "simulate." When used with dot_clean, it performs a trial run of the command, showing what changes would be made without actually modifying any files. This allows you to preview the results before applying them.

• "${path-to-directory}" is a placeholder that should be replaced with the actual path to the directory you want to clean up. The path can be either absolute (starting from the root directory) or relative to the current working directory.

So, when you run the command "dot_clean -s ${path-to-directory}," it will simulate the cleaning and synchronization of metadata in the specified directory, showing what changes would be made without actually modifying any files.