Show Hidden - Finder Link Fix

While there isn't a single clickable "link" built into the standard Finder interface for this, you can quickly toggle hidden files on a Mac using a simple keyboard shortcut or a Terminal command. 1. The Instant Keyboard Shortcut

To show hidden files and folders in Finder on a Mac, you can follow these steps: show hidden finder link

Pro Tip:

To hide them again, just press Cmd + Shift + . again. While there isn't a single clickable "link" built

Warning: Look, Don't Touch (Unless You Know)

Use Method 1 to reveal the hidden folder.
Right-click the folder.
Select Make Alias.
This creates a visible "link" (shortcut) you can place anywhere, even after you re-hide the original files.

Conclusion

This shortcut toggles the visibility of all hidden files and folders across the system. Use Method 1 to reveal the hidden folder