Logs Diagnostics
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Logs
The /Library/Logs folder stores system-wide log files that macOS and installed software use to record events, errors, and diagnostic activity.
/Library/Logs
System Logs install.log
System Logs install.log is the macOS installer log that records software installation activity, package actions, and update events on the Mac.
System Logs · /private/var/log/install.log
System Logs DiagnosticMessages
System Logs DiagnosticMessages stores macOS diagnostic log data used by Console and system reporting tools to help troubleshoot errors and device activity.
System Logs · /private/var/log/DiagnosticMessages
System Logs wifi.log
wifi.log is a macOS system log file that records Wi‑Fi and networking events to help diagnose wireless connection behavior and troubleshooting issues.
System Logs · /private/var/log/wifi.log
System Logs CrashReporter
System Logs CrashReporter stores macOS crash reports that help diagnose why apps, services, or system components unexpectedly quit.
System Logs · /Library/Logs/CrashReporter
Xcode Junk Xcode Logs
~/Library/Logs/Xcode stores Xcode-generated diagnostic log files that help developers inspect builds, debugging sessions, crashes, and related development activity.
Xcode Junk · ~/Library/Logs/Xcode
DiagnosticReports User Logs
DiagnosticReports User Logs stores diagnostic log files in your user Library so apps and macOS components can record crashes, errors, and troubleshooting details.
DiagnosticReports · ~/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports
System Logs com.apple.xpc.launchd
System Logs com.apple.xpc.launchd is a macOS log location that stores launchd and XPC service messages used for system and app startup diagnostics.
System Logs · /private/var/log/com.apple.xpc.launchd
CrashReporter User Logs
CrashReporter User Logs stores macOS crash reports for apps and processes so you can review failures and share diagnostic details when troubleshooting problems.
CrashReporter · ~/Library/Logs/CrashReporter
install.log.15.gz
install.log.15.gz is a compressed archived macOS installation log that stores older records of software installs, updates, and system setup activity.
System Logs · /private/var/log/install.log.15.gz
Adobe
~/Library/Logs/Adobe stores log files created by Adobe software to record activity, errors, and diagnostic details during use and updates.
Adobe · ~/Library/Logs/Adobe