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System Logs DiagnosticMessages This folder stores macOS diagnostic log messages used for troubleshooting system and app issues during normal operation. System Logs · Logs Diagnostics · /private/var/log/DiagnosticMessages

Private The /private folder is a protected macOS system directory used to hold core Unix-style folders such as tmp, var, and etc. System Shared Components · /private

Opt /opt is a standard Unix-style folder used by optional third-party tools, package managers, and developer software on some Macs. Developer Data · /opt

Cache The ~/.cache folder in your home directory is a common location where apps and command-line tools store reusable temporary data. Caches Temporary Files · ~/.cache

Trash The Trash folder stores files and folders you’ve moved to the Trash in your user account until they are emptied or restored. User Documents Media · ~/.Trash

affinity Preferences This plist stores Affinity app preference settings on your Mac, such as window state and user-configured options. affinity · Preferences Settings · ~/Library/Preferences/com.canva.affinity.plist

Acorn8 Container Sandbox container data for an Acorn 8 app extension, typically created so the extension can store its own settings and working files. Acorn8 · App Support Data · ~/Library/Containers/com.flyingmeat.Acorn8.Acornappex

iOS Backups iOS Backup This folder stores a device-specific local iPhone or iPad backup created by Finder or older iTunes sync and backup features on your Mac. iOS Backups · Backups Archives · ~/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup/00008140-001C59980AF3001C

Microsoft Edge Edge Caches This folder stores Microsoft Edge cache data used to speed up browsing, page loading, and web content reuse on your Mac. Microsoft Edge · Browser Data · ~/Library/Caches/Microsoft Edge

System Cache ColorSync ColorSync cache files help macOS manage color profiles and color conversions for displays, printers, images, and other color-aware workflows. System Cache · Caches Temporary Files · /Library/Caches/ColorSync

Dropover Container Temp This is Dropover’s temporary data folder inside its app container, typically used to hold short-lived files during app activity. Dropover · Caches Temporary Files · ~/Library/Containers/me.damir.dropover-mac/Data/tmp

CrashReporter User Logs CrashReporter user logs store app and system crash reports that help diagnose unexpected quits, freezes, and stability problems on a Mac. CrashReporter · Logs Diagnostics · ~/Library/Logs/CrashReporter

clang Var Folders Cache This folder is typically a temporary clang compiler workspace or cache created under macOS private var folders during builds. clang · Caches Temporary Files · /private/var/folders/jb/4mnygrgj01bdk1z6p5jgsl480000gn/C/clang

Homebrew User Caches This folder stores Homebrew download and build caches used while installing, updating, or upgrading command-line packages on your Mac. Homebrew · Caches Temporary Files · ~/Library/Caches/Homebrew

Microsoft Excel Container Caches This folder stores Microsoft Excel cache files inside its macOS app container to speed up launches, previews, and other temporary app tasks. Microsoft Excel · Caches Temporary Files · ~/Library/Containers/com.microsoft.Excel/Data/Library/Caches

Xcode Junk Xcode Cache This folder stores cached data created by Xcode to speed up development tasks, indexing, downloads, and other routine IDE operations. Xcode Junk · Caches Temporary Files · ~/Library/Caches/com.apple.dt.Xcode

install.log.15.gz This is a rotated, compressed macOS installer log archive that records past software installation activity for troubleshooting and system history. System Logs · Logs Diagnostics · /private/var/log/install.log.15.gz

User Caches This folder stores temporary CloudKit cache data used by Apple’s cloud sync features to speed up syncing and local access. CloudKit · Cloud Sync Data · ~/Library/Caches/CloudKit

Container Temp Temporary files used by CopyClip inside its app sandbox container, typically created for short-term clipboard or app runtime tasks. CopyClip · Caches Temporary Files · ~/Library/Containers/com.fiplab.clipboard/Data/tmp

tmp This tmp folder stores temporary working files for Adobe Acrobat inside its macOS app container during document viewing, editing, and conversion tasks. Adobe Acrobat · Caches Temporary Files · ~/Library/Containers/com.adobe.Acrobat.Pro/Data/tmp

Adobe This folder stores log files created by Adobe apps and services to record activity, errors, and troubleshooting details on your Mac. Adobe · Logs Diagnostics · ~/Library/Logs/Adobe

Caches This folder stores temporary Adobe Acrobat Pro data inside its sandbox container, helping the app load content and perform routine tasks faster. Adobe Acrobat · Caches Temporary Files · ~/Library/Containers/com.adobe.Acrobat.Pro/Data/Library/Caches

ru.keepcoder.Telegram This cache folder is used by Telegram on macOS to store temporary app data that helps the app load content faster. Telegram · Caches Temporary Files · ~/Library/Caches/ru.keepcoder.Telegram

com.microsoft.edgemac This folder stores cached data for Microsoft Edge on your Mac to help the browser load content faster and reduce repeated downloads. Microsoft Edge · Browser Data · ~/Library/Caches/com.microsoft.edgemac

com.microsoft.edgemac.helper A temporary helper folder used by Microsoft Edge on macOS, typically created for cached or short-lived browser helper activity. com.microsoft.edgemac.helper · Caches Temporary Files · /private/var/folders/jb/4mnygrgj01bdk1z6p5jgsl480000gn/C/com.microsoft.edgemac.helper

jdyJitterMonitor This is a user cache folder for jdyJitterMonitor, typically storing temporary data the app can recreate as needed. jdyJitterMonitor · Caches Temporary Files · ~/Library/Caches/jdyJitterMonitor

Caches This folder stores OneDrive cache data inside its macOS app container to help the app load, sync, and manage files more efficiently. OneDrive · Caches Temporary Files · ~/Library/Containers/com.microsoft.OneDrive-mac/Data/Library/Caches

icloudmailagent This folder stores temporary cache data for icloudmailagent, a background component related to iCloud Mail syncing and message handling on macOS. icloudmailagent · Caches Temporary Files · ~/Library/Caches/icloudmailagent

com.openai.codex This path appears to be a temporary or cache-related folder used by Codex under macOS user temp storage. Codex · Caches Temporary Files · /private/var/folders/jb/4mnygrgj01bdk1z6p5jgsl480000gn/C/com.openai.codex

DerivedData DerivedData stores Xcode’s intermediate build products, indexes, and debug artifacts created while compiling and running projects. Xcode Junk · Developer Data · ~/Library/Developer/Xcode/DerivedData

Archives This folder stores Xcode archives of built apps, often used for distribution, notarization, symbol retention, and restoring older build outputs. Xcode Junk · Developer Data · ~/Library/Developer/Xcode/Archives

iOS DeviceSupport Xcode’s iOS DeviceSupport folder stores device support files used when connecting iPhones or iPads for development and debugging. iOS Device Support · Developer Data · ~/Library/Developer/Xcode/iOS DeviceSupport

CoreSimulator CoreSimulator stores data for Xcode’s iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and other simulator runtimes used during app development and testing. Simulator Devices · Developer Data · ~/Library/Developer/CoreSimulator

6H4HRTU5E3.group.com.avast.osx This Group Containers folder is typically shared app data used by Avast components on macOS for settings, communication, or stored app data. osx · App Support Data · ~/Library/Group Containers/6H4HRTU5E3.group.com.avast.osx

com.iboysoft.swift-menu.SwiftMenu-Finder-Integration A sandbox container used by iBoysoft Swift Menu Finder Integration, typically supporting Finder-related features for the Swift Menu app. swift-menu · App Support Data · ~/Library/Containers/com.iboysoft.swift-menu.SwiftMenu-Finder-Integration

com.dwarvesv.minimalbar This is the sandbox container folder for the Minimal Bar app, where macOS stores its app-specific data and settings. minimalbar · App Support Data · ~/Library/Containers/com.dwarvesv.minimalbar