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
Remove hiding attribute:
To Hide Again: Run this command:defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles FALSE; killall Finder. 3. Create Your Own "Link" (Automator Action) show hidden finder link
If you dislike Terminal and the keyboard shortcut feels limited, use a dedicated tool. While there isn't a single clickable "link" built
This toggles the visibility of dot‑files and any item with the hidden attribute. It does not require Terminal or third-party tools. It does not require Terminal or third-party tools
If you want Finder to always show hidden files by default, use the following commands in the Terminal app (located in Applications > Utilities):
chflags nohidden ~/Library/