Find File in Mac OS X Terminal

As a macOS user, you may often find yourself needing to locate specific files or folders on your computer. While the Finder can help you navigate through your file system, sometimes it's more efficient to use the terminal to get the job done. One of the most powerful features of the terminal is its ability to provide detailed information about any file on your Mac.

To do this, simply right-click (or control-click) on a file or folder and select 'Get Info' from the context menu. This will open a new window that displays all sorts of useful information about the selected file, including its name, type, size, location, and more. You can even use this option to copy the full file path to the clipboard by selecting 'Copy 'File-name' as Pathname'.

But what if you need to access this information programmatically? That's where the terminal comes in. By using the `curl` command, you can retrieve information about a file or folder without having to manually navigate through your file system.

One of the most useful things you can do with `curl` is download files from remote locations. For example, if you need to download a file from an FTP server, you can use the following command:

```

curl ftp://username:passwd@ftp.example.com/path/to/file

```

This will download the specified file and save it to your local machine.

Of course, `curl` is just one of many powerful tools available in the terminal. If you're new to using the terminal, I highly recommend checking out our previous video tutorial on curl command for more information.

By mastering the basics of the terminal and commands like `curl`, you'll be able to streamline your workflow and get more done in less time. So next time you need to find a file or download something from the internet, give these options a try and see how they can improve your productivity!

Find file mac os x terminal