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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

OmniSoftwareUpdate Container Sandbox container data for OmniSoftwareUpdate, typically used by Omni apps to check for software updates in the background. OmniSoftwareUpdate · Installers Updates · ~/Library/Containers/com.omnigroup.OmniSoftwareUpdate.OSUCheckService

Microsoft Excel Microsoft Excel is Apple's macOS app bundle for Microsoft's spreadsheet program used to create, edit, and view Excel workbooks. App Support Data · /Applications/Microsoft Excel.app

Preferences The ~/Library/Preferences folder stores per-user app and system settings that many Mac apps read to remember your choices. Preferences Settings · ~/Library/Preferences

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

Ruby Gems 2.6.0 This folder stores Ruby gems for the system-provided Ruby 2.6 environment and may be used by developer tools, scripts, or older macOS components. Developer Data · /Library/Ruby/Gems/2.6.0

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

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

Virtual OS Container This container folder stores sandboxed data for virtualOS, an open-source macOS app used to run virtualized macOS environments. App Support Data · ~/Library/Containers/com.github.yep.ios.virtualOS

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

com.canva.affinity.thumbnail Container This container folder stores sandboxed thumbnail-related data for Affinity on macOS and is typically created when the app handles previews. affinity · App Support Data · ~/Library/Containers/com.canva.affinity.thumbnail

Excel Container Sandbox container data for Microsoft Excel on macOS, used to store app-specific files, settings, and some local working data. App Support Data · ~/Library/Containers/com.microsoft.Excel

Fonts The /Library/Fonts folder stores fonts available to all users on the Mac for apps like design, office, and document tools. System Shared Components · /Library/Fonts

com.flyingmeat.Acorn8.Acornappex This is a sandbox container folder for an Acorn8 app extension, typically used to store extension-specific data and settings. Acorn8 · App Support Data · ~/Library/Containers/com.flyingmeat.Acorn8.Acornappex

System Logs com.apple.xpc.launchd This launchd log file stores low-level macOS service and startup messages that help diagnose background service and boot issues. System Logs · Logs Diagnostics · /private/var/log/com.apple.xpc.launchd

com.dosbox.dosbox.savedState This is DOSBox saved window state data that macOS uses to restore the app's last open session and window arrangement. dosbox · Preferences Settings · ~/Library/Saved Application State/com.dosbox.dosbox.savedState

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

com.flyingmeat.Acorn8.QLPreview This folder is Acorn8’s sandbox container for its Quick Look preview component, used when macOS shows previews for supported files. Acorn8 · App Support Data · ~/Library/Containers/com.flyingmeat.Acorn8.QLPreview

minimalbar Container This is the sandbox container folder for the minimalbar app, storing its app-specific data and settings under your user Library. minimalbar · App Support Data · ~/Library/Containers/com.dwarvesv.minimalbar

com.dosbox.dosbox.savedState This folder stores DOSBox window and restore-state data so macOS can reopen the app the way it was last used. dosbox · Preferences Settings · ~/Library/Saved Application State/com.dosbox.dosbox.savedState

Google User Caches This folder stores cached data used by Google apps on your Mac to speed up loading and reduce repeated downloads. Google · Caches Temporary Files · ~/Library/Caches/Google

GPG_Suite-2023.3.dmg A downloaded disk image installer for GPG Suite, commonly used to add OpenPGP email encryption and signing tools on Mac. Installers Updates · ~/Downloads/GPG_Suite-2023.3.dmg

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

Driver Kit /System/DriverKit is a macOS system folder that supports DriverKit hardware drivers used by some devices and low-level extensions. System Shared Components · /System/DriverKit

com.iboysoft.swift-menu.SwiftMenu-Finder-Integration This container appears to belong to a Finder integration component of com.iboysoft.swift-menu and stores sandboxed app data for that feature. swift-menu · App Support Data · ~/Library/Containers/com.iboysoft.swift-menu.SwiftMenu-Finder-Integration

OmniSoftwareUpdate Preferences This preference file stores Omni software update settings, such as update checks and related choices for Omni Group apps on your Mac. OmniSoftwareUpdate · Preferences Settings · ~/Library/Preferences/com.omnigroup.OmniSoftwareUpdate.plist

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

com.flyingmeat.Acorn8.QLPreview This folder is Acorn 8’s Quick Look preview container, used by macOS to isolate preview-related data for the Acorn image editor. Acorn8 · App Support Data · ~/Library/Containers/com.flyingmeat.Acorn8.QLPreview

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