Use ls with the -a flag to list hidden items without changing Finder settings.
Press Command+Shift+Dot. Your hidden files will become visible. show hidden files mac
Hidden files are hidden for a reason. Editing or deleting them can cause problems with your Mac's functionality. Be careful when working with hidden files, and make sure you know what you're doing before making any changes. Use ls with the -a flag to list
defaults write com.apple.Finder AppleShowAllFiles true && killall Finder show hidden files mac