The equivalent of cmp, only it works on extended attributes rather than file data.
xattred
Some documents can’t be opened with apps which should be able to edit them. These tools address problems with their metadata.
Fixes a minor bug, and now runs on all Macs, Intel and Apple Silicon, including Big Sur betas.
Nine more free apps available as Universal binaries, from Cirrus to xattred.
Supporting 16 different types of metadata, from Authors to Version, you don’t need to know how they are stored, etc.
Five different classes of metadata, from file system attributes to embedded Info.plist files, explained and explored.
If grouping apps by Application Categories won’t help you find them, here’s a method using metadata which you can customise.
Major improvements for all users, including more flexible main window, multiple selection, and support for macOS xattr flags for preservation.
Tips to help you investigate and tackle problems arising in Catalina with its new privacy protections, particularly those of folders such as Documents.
A future version of macOS (?10.16) will check code signatures more thoroughly than at present. Here’s what to do to start preparing for that.
