Utilities

~ Your home folder (~) is the main personal directory for your macOS account, containing your documents, desktop files, settings, and app data. swift-menu Container This is the sandbox container folder for com.iboysoft.swift-menu, used to store app-specific data and settings on macOS. OmniSoftwareUpdate Container Sandbox container data for OmniSoftwareUpdate, typically used by Omni apps to check for software updates in the background. Containers This folder stores sandboxed app data for many Mac apps, separating each app’s files, settings, and internal working data. Application Support The ~/Library/Application Support folder stores app data and shared resources that many Mac apps need to run and keep their settings. node-gyp User Caches Cache files used by node-gyp while downloading and preparing Node.js build headers for native module compilation. Keychains /Library/Keychains stores system-wide keychains and trust data used by macOS and apps for certificates, secure identities, and shared credentials. Extensions /Library/Extensions stores kernel extensions used by macOS or installed hardware and security software to add low-level system features. Printers The /Library/Printers folder stores printer drivers, PPDs, and related printing resources used by macOS and installed printer software. Launch Daemons /Library/LaunchDaemons stores system-wide background service definitions that let macOS and installed software start tasks automatically. Library The ~/Library folder stores per-user app data, settings, caches, and support files that many Mac apps and features rely on. Desktop The Desktop folder stores files, screenshots, aliases, and folders you place on your Mac desktop for quick access. Node Modules The ~/node_modules folder usually contains JavaScript packages installed for Node.js projects and local development tools. Movies The ~/Movies folder is your Mac user account’s standard location for storing personal videos, movie files, and media projects. Downloads The ~/Downloads folder stores files you download from browsers, apps, and shared links, and it often accumulates installers and documents over time. Library Privileg /Library/PrivilegedHelperTools stores helper binaries installed by apps that need elevated privileges for background or system-level tasks. 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. Logs /Library/Logs stores system-wide log files created by macOS and installed software for troubleshooting, diagnostics, and service activity records. Frameworks /Library/Frameworks stores shared frameworks installed for macOS apps, especially older, cross-platform, or developer-related software. Audio /Library/Audio is a shared macOS system location for audio components, drivers, plug-ins, and MIDI resources used by the OS and audio software. Developer /Library/Developer is a shared macOS folder typically used by Apple developer tools such as Xcode for SDKs, simulators, and related resources. Application Support /Library/Application Support stores shared app and service data used by macOS and installed software for configuration, resources, and ongoing operation. Relocated Items Relocated Items is a macOS folder created after some system upgrades to hold files the installer could not return to their original locations. System Logs install.log /private/var/log/install.log is a macOS system log that records software installation activity and package installer events. Shared /Users/Shared is a macOS shared folder where apps and users can place files intended to be accessible to all local user accounts. Google Chrome Chrome Caches Google Chrome Chrome Caches stores temporary browser data that helps Chrome load websites and resources faster on your Mac. Xcode Junk Xcode Logs This folder stores Xcode-related log files in your user Library, typically created during development, builds, debugging, or simulator activity. Xcode Junk Xcode Cache This folder stores cached data used by Xcode to speed up launches, indexing, and other developer workflows on your Mac. Xcode Junk Documentation Cache This Xcode folder stores downloaded documentation and indexing data used to browse Apple developer docs inside Xcode. Xcode Junk Derived Data Xcode DerivedData stores temporary build products, indexes, and intermediate files created while building and debugging projects in Xcode. Xcode Junk iOS Device Support Xcode iOS DeviceSupport stores files Xcode uses to work with specific iPhone and iPad iOS versions during development and device debugging. Xcode Junk Simulator Runtimes This folder stores Xcode CoreSimulator data such as simulator runtimes, devices, and related files used for iOS, watchOS, and tvOS development. Users The /Users folder is the top-level location that stores user home folders and personal data for accounts on a Mac. System The /System folder contains core macOS files and frameworks required for startup, built-in apps, and normal system operation. Applications The /Applications folder is the main place where macOS stores installed apps that are available to all users on the Mac. Usr /usr is a core macOS Unix directory containing commands, libraries, and shared resources used by the system and many apps.