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Metadata ~/Library/Metadata stores Spotlight indexing metadata used by macOS to organize and speed up search in some library data. System Shared Components · ~/Library/Metadata

I Application Support This iCloud Drive support folder can store CloudDocs session data and document version remnants, and it may grow large when sync or app versioning misbehaves. Cloud Sync Data · ~/Library/Application Support/CloudDocs/session/i

diCleaner Var Folders Cache This folder is diCleaner temporary working data stored in macOS user cache areas under /private/var/folders. diCleaner · Caches Temporary Files · /private/var/folders/g3/7zv2f1zj4799f_g961dhcplw0000gn/C/com.doinno.diCleaner

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

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

Virtual Machines Localized The ~/Virtual Machines.localized folder is commonly used to store virtual machine bundles and related files for virtualization apps on macOS. Developer Data · ~/Virtual Machines.localized

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

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

Xcode Junk Archives Stores archived Xcode build outputs, usually created when you archive apps for distribution, testing, or keeping release snapshots. Xcode Junk · Developer Data · ~/Library/Developer/Xcode/Archives

Previously Relocated Items A macOS folder that stores reports and copies of files moved during some system upgrades or migrations. Backups Archives · /Users/Shared/Previously Relocated Items

Developer /Library/Developer is a shared macOS folder typically used by Apple developer tools such as Xcode for SDKs, simulators, and related resources. Developer Data · /Library/Developer

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

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

Application Support The ~/Library/Application Support folder stores app data and shared resources that many Mac apps need to run and keep their settings. App Support Data · ~/Library/Application Support

Xcode Junk Simulator Runtimes This folder stores Xcode CoreSimulator data such as simulator runtimes, devices, and related files used for iOS, watchOS, and tvOS development. Xcode Junk · Developer Data · ~/Library/Developer/CoreSimulator

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

Containers This folder stores sandboxed app data for many Mac apps, separating each app’s files, settings, and internal working data. App Support Data · ~/Library/Containers

Application Support /Library/Application Support stores shared app and service data used by macOS and installed software for configuration, resources, and ongoing operation. App Support Data · /Library/Application Support

Safari Container This folder stores Safari’s sandboxed app data in your user Library, including settings, website data, and other browser-related files. Browser Data · ~/Library/Containers/com.apple.Safari

Documents The ~/Documents folder is your personal documents area on macOS, commonly used to store work files, notes, PDFs, and app-created documents. User Documents Media · ~/Documents

Shared /Users/Shared is a macOS shared folder where apps and users can place files intended to be accessible to all local user accounts. User Documents Media · /Users/Shared

com.microsoft.vscode.shipit User Caches This folder stores cached update and installation data used by Visual Studio Code's ShipIt helper on macOS. com.microsoft.vscode.shipit · Installers Updates · ~/Library/Caches/com.microsoft.VSCode.ShipIt

iOS Device Backup 00008140 This folder stores an iPhone or iPad backup created by Finder or iTunes, containing device data snapshots used for restore or migration. iOS Backups · Backups Archives · ~/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup/00008140-001C59980AF3001C

Movies The ~/Movies folder is your Mac user account’s standard location for storing personal videos, movie files, and media projects. User Documents Media · ~/Movies

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

CloudKit User Caches Cache files used by CloudKit on macOS to speed up iCloud-related syncing and local access for apps that rely on CloudKit. CloudKit · Cloud Sync Data · ~/Library/Caches/CloudKit

Downloads The ~/Downloads folder stores files you download from browsers, apps, and shared links, and it often accumulates installers and documents over time. User Documents Media · ~/Downloads

Chrome Apps Localized "Chrome Apps.localized" is typically a Finder-localized applications folder used by Google Chrome app shortcuts or older Chrome app integrations. Browser Data · ~/Applications/Chrome Apps.localized

Relocated Items Relocated Items is a macOS folder created after some system upgrades to hold files the installer could not return to their original locations. Installers Updates · /Users/Shared/Relocated Items

Keychains /Library/Keychains stores system-wide keychains and trust data used by macOS and apps for certificates, secure identities, and shared credentials. System Shared Components · /Library/Keychains

Devices Simulator Data Stores Xcode iOS, watchOS, and tvOS simulator device data, including app installs, settings, and test state for local development. Developer Data · ~/Library/Developer/CoreSimulator/Devices

Xcode Junk Documentation Cache This Xcode folder stores downloaded documentation and indexing data used to browse Apple developer docs inside Xcode. Xcode Junk · Developer Data · ~/Library/Developer/Xcode/DocumentationCache

Node Modules The ~/node_modules folder usually contains JavaScript packages installed for Node.js projects and local development tools. Developer Data · ~/node_modules

Library Privileg /Library/PrivilegedHelperTools stores helper binaries installed by apps that need elevated privileges for background or system-level tasks. System Shared Components · /Library/PrivilegedHelperTools

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

Caches The ~/Library/Caches folder stores temporary app and system cache data that helps speed up launches, browsing, and other routine tasks. Caches Temporary Files · ~/Library/Caches