Log files

Adobe ~/Library/Logs/Adobe stores log files created by Adobe software to record activity, errors, and diagnostic details during use and updates. Adobe · Logs Diagnostics · ~/Library/Logs/Adobe

System Logs DiagnosticMessages System Logs DiagnosticMessages stores macOS diagnostic log data used by Console and system reporting tools to help troubleshoot errors and device activity. System Logs · Logs Diagnostics · /private/var/log/DiagnosticMessages

System Logs install.log System Logs install.log is the macOS installer log that records software installation activity, package actions, and update events on the Mac. System Logs · Logs Diagnostics · /private/var/log/install.log

CrashReporter User Logs CrashReporter User Logs stores macOS crash reports for apps and processes so you can review failures and share diagnostic details when troubleshooting problems. CrashReporter · Logs Diagnostics · ~/Library/Logs/CrashReporter

Logs The /Library/Logs folder stores system-wide log files that macOS and installed software use to record events, errors, and diagnostic activity. Logs Diagnostics · /Library/Logs

DiagnosticReports User Logs DiagnosticReports User Logs stores diagnostic log files in your user Library so apps and macOS components can record crashes, errors, and troubleshooting details. DiagnosticReports · Logs Diagnostics · ~/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports

System Logs CrashReporter System Logs CrashReporter stores macOS crash reports that help diagnose why apps, services, or system components unexpectedly quit. System Logs · Logs Diagnostics · /Library/Logs/CrashReporter

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

System Logs com.apple.xpc.launchd System Logs com.apple.xpc.launchd is a macOS log location that stores launchd and XPC service messages used for system and app startup diagnostics. System Logs · Logs Diagnostics · /private/var/log/com.apple.xpc.launchd

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

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

System Logs OVPN System Logs OVPN is a macOS log folder used to store OpenVPN-related diagnostic records and connection activity for VPN services. System Logs · Logs Diagnostics · /private/var/log/OVPN

System Logs powermanagement System Logs powermanagement stores macOS power management log data used by the system for sleep, wake, battery, and energy-related diagnostics. System Logs · Logs Diagnostics · /private/var/log/powermanagement

System Logs displaypolicy The /private/var/log/displaypolicy path stores macOS display policy log data used by the system for display-related diagnostics and troubleshooting. System Logs · Logs Diagnostics · /private/var/log/displaypolicy