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xattr

CautionExtended attributes

xattr -d com.apple.quarantine <file>

Lists/strips quarantine flags — the fix for 'app is damaged' warnings (verify the source first).

Examples

  • xattr -d com.apple.quarantine ./Tool.appStrip quarantine to allow launch

Syntax

xattr [-l] [-d attr] <file>

Before you run it

Unquarantining unknown apps is risky.

Used when you see

Mac app won't open
3
Strip quarantine only if you trust the sourceOnly for software you can vouch for.
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USB full of '._' junk files
2
Inspect/strip xattrs on stragglers
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