DS_Store Inspector

DS_Store Inspector

By Sindre Sorhus

Description

A read-only viewer for Finder metadata stored in .DS_Store files.

Open a folder and inspect its metadata records, value types, and embedded property lists in a clear table. This is useful when troubleshooting DMG layouts, Finder view settings, and unexpected icon positions.


■ Features

• Open any folder and read its .DS_Store file
• Table view with filename, record type, and value
• Smart previews for sizes, dates, view styles, and window bounds
• Plist viewer for structured values
• Copy filenames and values, including multi-selection


■ Use Cases

• Debug Finder window layout issues
• Verify DMG layouts before release
• Inspect hidden metadata when troubleshooting

Screenshots

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