What Is Ds_Store File Mac

DS_Store files are automatically created by Mac OS X Finder in browsed directories. These files contain information about system configuration. If you upload them along with other files, the files can be misused to obtain information about your computer. For more information, see Apple security updates.

Should I commit DS_Store?

DS_Store file in your directories. It’s not a big issue, but often you need to exclude these files explicitly in your . gitignore file, to prevent any unnecessary files in your commit. You may want to ignore this file globally, so next time you don’t need to add it to your project’s ignore list.

How do I see all files on Mac?

Showing hidden files via Mac Finder Press the Command + Shift + . (period) keys at the same time. The hidden files will show up as translucent in the folder. If you want to obscure the files again, press the same Command + Shift + .