Driver Kit
DriverKit is a macOS system folder that supports user-space device drivers and related system extension components used by hardware and low-level services.
What is Driver Kit?
DriverKit is part of macOS and provides the runtime support for device drivers that run in user space instead of inside the kernel. It helps hardware makers and system software use modern driver extensions for devices and low-level features while improving system stability and security compared with older kernel extensions. You may encounter /System/DriverKit when reviewing storage, inspecting protected system folders, or troubleshooting hardware and system extension behavior. This folder is tied to core operating system components rather than a regular app installation. It supports workflows involving compatible peripherals, custom device drivers, and other system-level integrations that rely on Apple's DriverKit technology.
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Safety overview
Status: Safe
This is an Apple system folder used by macOS for DriverKit-related components. It belongs to protected operating system files, not ordinary app data. Removing or altering items in /System/DriverKit can break hardware support, driver loading, or other low-level system behavior. If you are troubleshooting a third-party driver, review the related app or system extension instead of modifying this folder directly.
Recommendation: Keep /System/DriverKit in place. If you no longer use a device that installed extra driver components, remove that device's app or extension through its normal uninstaller or system settings rather than trying to delete files from this system folder.
File path
/System/DriverKit
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