Logs
/Library/Logs stores system-wide log files created by macOS and installed software for troubleshooting, diagnostics, and service activity records.
What is Logs?
/Library/Logs is a macOS system-level folder that holds log files generated by macOS components and apps or services installed for all users. These logs can record errors, warnings, crashes, installer activity, and background service events, and are commonly used when troubleshooting software problems or reviewing system behavior.
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Safety overview
Status: Use with caution
Log files are usually not essential program files, but they can be useful for diagnosing problems and may contain recent troubleshooting history. Removing old contents may reduce available diagnostic information, and active services may recreate files automatically.
Recommendation: Keep this folder itself. If disk space is a concern, review its contents and only remove clearly old, unneeded log files after confirming they are not being used for current troubleshooting. Avoid deleting active system or service logs blindly.
File path
/Library/Logs
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