xattr:tldr:a7633

The command "xattr -rd ${attribute_key} ${directory}" is used to remove extended attributes from files or directories in macOS or Linux systems.

Explanation:

• "xattr" is a command-line tool that is used to view, manipulate, or remove extended attributes of files or directories on macOS or Linux systems. Extended attributes are additional metadata that can be associated with a file or directory.
• "-rd" is an option used with the xattr command. The "r" option tells xattr to recursively remove attributes from all files and directories within the specified directory, and the "d" option tells xattr to remove the attribute from the specified directory itself as well.
• "${attribute_key}" refers to the specific attribute key or name that you want to remove. Attributes can be added to files or directories using different keys/names.
• "${directory}" specifies the directory path where you want to remove the extended attribute(s).

So, when you run the command "xattr -rd ${attribute_key} ${directory}", it will remove the specified extended attribute from the specified directory and all the files and subdirectories within it recursively.