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dot_clean: Print verbose output.

dot_clean

$ dot_clean -v ${path-to-directory}

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The command "dot_clean -v ${path-to-directory}" is used in macOS to clean up and remove any dot-underscore files or .DS_Store files from a specified directory.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

"dot_clean" is the main command. It is a macOS utility that removes dot-underscore files created when using files on non-native filesystems (like SMB, USB drives formatted in Windows).
"-v" is an optional flag that stands for "verbose". When used, it displays additional information while the command is running, providing a more detailed output.
"${path-to-directory}" is a placeholder for the actual path to the directory you want to clean. You need to replace it with the complete file path of the target directory. For example, it could be a path like "/Users/username/Documents/FolderName".

When you run this command, it will go through the specified directory and remove any unwanted dot-underscore files or .DS_Store files. The "-v" flag can be excluded if you don't need the verbose output.

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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