GetFileInfo
GetFileInfo is a command line tool used in macOS that provides information about a specified file. It is primarily used to retrieve metadata and other details of a file. The tool utilizes the file system's attributes and properties to extract information like file type, size, creation date, modification date, and more. GetFileInfo is a part of the macOS Developer Tools package and is mainly used in scripting or automation tasks, making it useful for system administrators and developers. This tool is operated using the command line interface, which allows users to execute commands and obtain file information efficiently. By incorporating GetFileInfo into scripts or workflows, users can quickly obtain specific file details without opening or interacting with the file directly. Overall, GetFileInfo simplifies the process of retrieving comprehensive information about files on macOS.
List of commands for GetFileInfo:
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getfileinfo:tldr:4d1e0 getfileinfo: Display information about a given file.$ GetFileInfo ${filenamename}try on your machineexplain this command
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getfileinfo:tldr:a903d getfileinfo: Display the date and time a given file was last modified.$ GetFileInfo -m ${filenamename}try on your machineexplain this command
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getfileinfo:tldr:af157 getfileinfo: Display the date and time a given file was created.$ GetFileInfo -d ${filenamename}try on your machineexplain this command
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getfileinfo:tldr:dfb44 getfileinfo: Display the creator of a given file.$ GetFileInfo -c ${filenamename}try on your machineexplain this command