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xattr: List key:value extended attributes for a given file.
$ xattr -l ${file}
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The command "xattr -l ${file}" is used to display the extended attributes of a file in a Unix-like operating system.

Here is a breakdown of the individual parts of the command:

  • "xattr" stands for extended attributes, which are extra pieces of metadata that can be associated with a file.
  • "-l" is an option that tells the "xattr" command to list the extended attributes.
  • "${file}" is a placeholder for the file name or path. You need to replace this placeholder with the actual file name or path when running the command.

When you execute this command, it will retrieve and display all the extended attributes attached to the specified file. This can include information such as tags, icons, author names, or any other custom metadata that has been associated with the file.

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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