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Metadata ~/Library/Metadata stores Spotlight and Core Spotlight indexing data that macOS uses to find files, app content, and search results faster. System Shared Components · ~/Library/Metadata

I Application Support ~/Library/Application Support/CloudDocs/session/i is a CloudDocs working folder used by macOS while handling iCloud Drive file sync activity. Cloud Sync Data · ~/Library/Application Support/CloudDocs/session/i

diCleaner Var Folders Cache This folder stores temporary working data for diCleaner in macOS user cache space under /private/var/folders during normal app use. diCleaner · Caches Temporary Files · /private/var/folders/g3/7zv2f1zj4799f_g961dhcplw0000gn/C/com.doinno.diCleaner

CoreSimulator ~/Library/Developer/CoreSimulator stores Xcode simulator device data so developers can run and test apps in simulated iPhone, iPad, watch, TV, and Vision devices. Simulator Devices · Developer Data · ~/Library/Developer/CoreSimulator

com.openai.codex com.openai.codex is a macOS temporary cache folder used by Codex to store short-lived working data during local app or development tasks. Codex · Caches Temporary Files · /private/var/folders/jb/4mnygrgj01bdk1z6p5jgsl480000gn/C/com.openai.codex

Xcode Junk Archives ~/Library/Developer/Xcode/Archives stores Xcode build archives (.xcarchive) that developers use to validate, export, and distribute app builds. Xcode Junk · Developer Data · ~/Library/Developer/Xcode/Archives

iOS DeviceSupport iOS DeviceSupport stores Xcode device support files and symbols used when connecting, debugging, and symbolicating logs from iPhone and iPad devices. iOS Device Support · Developer Data · ~/Library/Developer/Xcode/iOS DeviceSupport

Virtual Machines Localized Virtual Machines.localized is a home-folder location used on macOS to store virtual machine bundles, disk images, snapshots, and related files. Developer Data · ~/Virtual Machines.localized

Containers ~/Library/Containers stores sandboxed app data for many Mac apps, separating each app’s documents, settings, and support files from other software. App Support Data · ~/Library/Containers

icloudmailagent ~/Library/Caches/icloudmailagent stores temporary cache data used by Apple iCloud Mail background activity on a Mac. icloudmailagent · Caches Temporary Files · ~/Library/Caches/icloudmailagent

Previously Relocated Items Previously Relocated Items is a macOS folder in /Users/Shared that stores files the system could not move to their new locations during an upgrade. Backups Archives · /Users/Shared/Previously Relocated Items

com.microsoft.edgemac.helper com.microsoft.edgemac.helper is a temporary macOS cache folder used by Microsoft Edge helper components while the browser runs and processes local data. com.microsoft.edgemac.helper · Caches Temporary Files · /private/var/folders/jb/4mnygrgj01bdk1z6p5jgsl480000gn/C/com.microsoft.edgemac.helper

Adobe ~/Library/Logs/Adobe stores log files created by Adobe software to record activity, errors, and diagnostic details during use and updates. Adobe · Logs Diagnostics · ~/Library/Logs/Adobe

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 · Logs Diagnostics · /private/var/log/DiagnosticMessages

Microsoft Edge Edge Caches This folder stores Microsoft Edge cache files on macOS to speed up browsing, load websites faster, and keep temporary browser data locally. Microsoft Edge · Browser Data · ~/Library/Caches/Microsoft Edge

Xcode Junk Simulator Runtimes ~/Library/Developer/CoreSimulator stores Xcode Simulator device data and runtime support files used to run iPhone, iPad, watch, TV, and visionOS simulators. Xcode Junk · Developer Data · ~/Library/Developer/CoreSimulator

Developer The /Library/Developer folder stores Apple developer tools and shared build resources used by Xcode and Command Line Tools on macOS. Developer Data · /Library/Developer

Application Support ~/Library/Application Support stores support data that Mac apps use for content libraries, offline assets, databases, and other working files. App Support Data · ~/Library/Application Support

Safari Container Safari Container is the sandbox data folder Safari uses on macOS to store app-specific browsing data and other files inside its protected container. Browser Data · ~/Library/Containers/com.apple.Safari

Application Support Application Support is a shared macOS folder that stores app resources, databases, and other support files used by installed software. App Support Data · /Library/Application Support

com.microsoft.vscode.shipit User Caches ~/Library/Caches/com.microsoft.VSCode.ShipIt stores temporary update and installation cache data used by Visual Studio Code on macOS. com.microsoft.vscode.shipit · Caches Temporary Files · ~/Library/Caches/com.microsoft.VSCode.ShipIt

Microsoft Excel Container Caches This folder stores Microsoft Excel cache files inside the app container on macOS to speed up loading, temporary data access, and routine app operations. Microsoft Excel · Caches Temporary Files · ~/Library/Containers/com.microsoft.Excel/Data/Library/Caches

iOS Device Backup 00008140 This folder stores a local backup of an iPhone or iPad created by Finder or iTunes so you can restore the device or transfer data later. iOS Backups · Backups Archives · ~/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup/00008140-001C59980AF3001C

User Caches ~/Library/Caches/CloudKit stores temporary local cache data used by CloudKit-based syncing so apps can access iCloud-backed content more efficiently. CloudKit · Cloud Sync Data · ~/Library/Caches/CloudKit

Printers The /Library/Printers folder stores macOS printer drivers, PPD files, and related resources used to add and use printers on the Mac. System Shared Components · /Library/Printers

CloudKit User Caches ~/Library/Caches/CloudKit stores temporary local cache data used by CloudKit and iCloud-backed apps to speed up syncing and cloud data access on your Mac. CloudKit · Cloud Sync Data · ~/Library/Caches/CloudKit

Documents The Documents folder stores your personal files on Mac, including created, downloaded, and organized items used across everyday work and study. User Documents Media · ~/Documents

Shared Shared is a common macOS folder at /Users/Shared for files that multiple user accounts on the same Mac can access. User Documents Media · /Users/Shared

Archives ~/Library/Developer/Xcode/Archives stores Xcode build archives created when you archive apps for distribution, export, debugging, or release history. Xcode Junk · Developer Data · ~/Library/Developer/Xcode/Archives

Devices Simulator Data ~/Library/Developer/CoreSimulator/Devices stores per-device data for Apple Simulator, including apps, settings, and files used by Xcode test devices. Developer Data · ~/Library/Developer/CoreSimulator/Devices

Codex Var Folders Cache This folder stores temporary Codex working data under macOS /private/var/folders so the app can run local tasks and manage short-lived files. Codex · Caches Temporary Files · /private/var/folders/jb/4mnygrgj01bdk1z6p5jgsl480000gn/C/com.openai.codex

Node Modules ~/node_modules stores JavaScript packages installed by Node.js tools and projects so apps, scripts, and build workflows can use their dependencies. Developer Data · ~/node_modules

Movies The ~/Movies folder is your Mac user account’s standard location for storing personal videos, home movies, and other movie files you choose to keep there. User Documents Media · ~/Movies

Xcode Junk Xcode Cache ~/Library/Caches/com.apple.dt.Xcode stores temporary cache data used by Xcode to speed up development tasks, indexing, and other project-related work. Xcode Junk · Developer Data · ~/Library/Caches/com.apple.dt.Xcode

Downloads Downloads is your Mac user folder for files saved from the web, email, AirDrop, and apps before you move, open, or organize them elsewhere. User Documents Media · ~/Downloads

node-gyp User Caches ~/Library/Caches/node-gyp stores downloaded Node.js header files and other temporary build data used when node-gyp compiles native addons on a Mac. node-gyp · Developer Data · ~/Library/Caches/node-gyp