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fileicon

Fileicon is a command line tool designed for macOS that allows users to set custom icons for files and directories. It provides a simple and efficient way to change the default icons of files to any desired image. With Fileicon, users can easily personalize their files and folders, making them visually distinct and identifiable. The tool supports a wide range of image formats such as PNG, JPEG, GIF, TIFF, and more. It also provides options to restore the default system icon, remove a custom icon, or list all the files with custom icons in a directory. Fileicon is a versatile tool that can be utilized by developers, designers, or any macOS users who want to add a personal touch to their file system.

List of commands for fileicon:

  • fileicon:tldr:754d7 fileicon: Set a custom icon for a specific file or directory.
    $ fileicon set ${filename_or_directory} ${path-to-icon_file-png}
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  • fileicon:tldr:c1478 fileicon: Test if a specific file or directory has a custom icon.
    $ fileicon test ${filename_or_directory}
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  • fileicon:tldr:c8501 fileicon: Remove a custom icon from a specific file or directory.
    $ fileicon rm ${filename_or_directory}
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  • fileicon:tldr:f23fe fileicon: Save the custom icon of a file or directory as a `.icns` file into the current directory.
    $ fileicon get ${filename_or_directory}
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