Applescript that toggles hidden files

readme.mkd

Paste the script into a new file in the AppleScript Editor and save it as an application. Then "Spotlight" and execute the app to quickly hide or show hidden files.

ToggleHiddenFiles.scpt

try
	set state to do shell script "defaults read com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles" as string
	if state is "OFF" then
		do shell script "defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles ON"
	else
		do shell script "defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles OFF"
	end if
on error
	do shell script "defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles ON"
end try

tell application "Finder" to quit
delay 0.5
tell application "Finder" to launch