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
See the whole flow →Strip quarantine only if you trust the sourceOnly for software you can vouch for.
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