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Final Cut Container
~/Library/Containers/com.apple.FinalCut stores sandboxed app data that Final Cut Pro uses for its Mac editing workspace and related user data.
App Support Data · ~/Library/Containers/com.apple.FinalCut
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 · Logs Diagnostics · /private/var/log/wifi.log
OmniSoftwareUpdate Container
This container folder stores sandboxed update-check data used by OmniSoftwareUpdate when Omni apps look for available software updates on macOS.
OmniSoftwareUpdate · Installers Updates · ~/Library/Containers/com.omnigroup.OmniSoftwareUpdate.OSUCheckService
jdyJitterMonitor
~/Library/Caches/jdyJitterMonitor is a user cache folder that stores temporary data for jdyJitterMonitor to help it run more efficiently.
jdyJitterMonitor · Caches Temporary Files · ~/Library/Caches/jdyJitterMonitor
Dropover Container Temp
Dropover Container Temp is the temporary working folder used by Dropover on macOS to hold short-lived data created during drag-and-drop tasks.
Dropover · Caches Temporary Files · ~/Library/Containers/me.damir.dropover-mac/Data/tmp
Android
~/Library/Android stores Android SDK files and related developer data used by Android Studio, command-line tools, and the Android Emulator on macOS.
Developer Data · ~/Library/Android
group.com.facebook.family
group.com.facebook.family is a shared container folder used by Meta Family Center features to store local data for supervised family safety tools on macOS.
family · App Support Data · ~/Library/Group Containers/group.com.facebook.family
com.canva.affinity.quicklook
This container stores sandboxed Quick Look data used by Affinity on macOS so Finder can preview supported Affinity documents.
affinity · App Support Data · ~/Library/Containers/com.canva.affinity.quicklook
Preferences
~/Library/Preferences stores macOS and app settings files that save how software behaves for your user account.
Preferences Settings · ~/Library/Preferences
com.gendigital.data
com.gendigital.data is an Application Support folder used by Gen Digital software to store working data needed by its security and privacy tools on Mac.
Gendigital · App Support Data · /Library/Application Support/com.gendigital.data
Maps Container
~/Library/Containers/com.apple.Maps stores the sandboxed user data and working files used by Maps on your Mac.
App Support Data · ~/Library/Containers/com.apple.Maps
Ruby Gems 2.6.0
Ruby Gems 2.6.0 is the system-wide folder where macOS stores Ruby libraries and command-line packages installed for Ruby 2.6.
Developer Data · /Library/Ruby/Gems/2.6.0
Dev
The /dev folder is a core macOS directory that contains device files used by the system and command-line tools to communicate with hardware and virtual devices.
System Shared Components · /dev
System Cache ColorSync
System Cache ColorSync stores shared macOS color management cache data used to speed up ColorSync profile lookups and color-related rendering tasks.
System Cache · Caches Temporary Files · /Library/Caches/ColorSync
Virtual OS Container
This folder stores sandboxed data for virtualOS, a macOS app used to create and run virtual macOS machines on Apple Silicon Macs.
Developer Data · ~/Library/Containers/com.github.yep.ios.virtualOS
Usr
The /usr folder stores Unix command-line tools, shared libraries, and other macOS components used by built-in utilities and many installed apps.
System Shared Components · /usr
com.qtproject.plist
~/Library/Preferences/com.qtproject.plist stores macOS preference settings for software that uses the Qt framework and Qt Project naming.
qtproject · Preferences Settings · ~/Library/Preferences/com.qtproject.plist
Trash
Trash is the macOS folder that temporarily stores files and folders you delete so you can restore them or erase them permanently later.
User Documents Media · ~/.Trash
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 · Logs Diagnostics · ~/Library/Logs/Xcode
Container Temp
This folder stores temporary working files for CopyClip inside its macOS app container while the clipboard manager is running or processing data.
CopyClip · Caches Temporary Files · ~/Library/Containers/com.fiplab.clipboard/Data/tmp
iOS Backups iOS Backup
This folder stores a local Finder or iTunes backup of an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch so the device can be restored or migrated later.
iOS Backups · Backups Archives · ~/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup/00008140-001C59980AF3001C
System
The /System/iOSSupport/System folder is part of macOS system content used to provide shared Apple runtime components and compatibility resources.
System Shared Components · /System/iOSSupport/System
Sbin
Sbin is the macOS system directory that stores essential administrative command-line tools used for boot, recovery, repair, and core system management.
System Shared Components · /sbin
System Cache Desktop Pictures
System Cache Desktop Pictures stores cached desktop image data that macOS uses to load wallpaper and related desktop backgrounds more efficiently.
System Cache · Caches Temporary Files · /Library/Caches/Desktop Pictures
clang Var Folders Cache
This folder stores temporary clang compiler data in macOS /private/var/folders, where builds and developer tools keep short-lived working files.
clang · Developer Data · /private/var/folders/jb/4mnygrgj01bdk1z6p5jgsl480000gn/C/clang
com.omnigroup.OmniSoftwareUpdate.OSUCheckService
This container stores data for com.omnigroup.OmniSoftwareUpdate.OSUCheckService, the Omni background component that checks for software updates for Omni apps.
OmniSoftwareUpdate · Installers Updates · ~/Library/Containers/com.omnigroup.OmniSoftwareUpdate.OSUCheckService
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 · Logs Diagnostics · /private/var/log/install.log.15.gz
affinity Preferences
The com.canva.affinity.plist file stores Affinity preference settings on your Mac, such as app options and interface choices for the desktop design app.
affinity · Preferences Settings · ~/Library/Preferences/com.canva.affinity.plist
minimalbar Container
~/Library/Containers/com.dwarvesv.minimalbar stores the sandboxed app data for Hidden Bar, a Mac utility that manages visibility of menu bar items.
minimalbar · App Support Data · ~/Library/Containers/com.dwarvesv.minimalbar
Instapaperpro group.com.instapaper
This folder stores shared Instapaper data used by the macOS app, such as synced reading information and other app content kept outside the main app bundle.
Marcoarment · App Support Data · ~/Library/Group Containers/group.com.instapaper
GPG_Suite-2023.3.dmg
GPG_Suite-2023.3.dmg is a downloaded macOS installer disk image for GPG Suite, a package used to encrypt, decrypt, sign, and verify emails and files.
Installers Updates · ~/Downloads/GPG_Suite-2023.3.dmg
com.flyingmeat.Acorn8.Acornappex
This container stores sandboxed data for an Acorn 8 app extension used by the Acorn image editor on macOS.
Acorn8 · App Support Data · ~/Library/Containers/com.flyingmeat.Acorn8.Acornappex
group.com.folivora.BTTShared
This group container stores shared data used by BetterTouchTool components so its settings, presets, and related features can work together on your Mac.
BTTShared · App Support Data · ~/Library/Group Containers/group.com.folivora.BTTShared
Weather Container
~/Library/Containers/com.apple.weather stores sandboxed app data for the built-in Weather app on macOS, including local data the app uses while you view forecasts.
App Support Data · ~/Library/Containers/com.apple.weather
Xcode Junk Xcode Cache
~/Library/Caches/com.apple.dt.Xcode stores Xcode cache data that helps Apple’s development tools open projects, index code, and reuse temporary build information.
Xcode Junk · Developer Data · ~/Library/Caches/com.apple.dt.Xcode
Config
~/.config is a per-user configuration folder commonly used by command-line tools and cross-platform apps to store settings and small support files.
Preferences Settings · ~/.config