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Library Folder
This is macOS's equivalent of AppData. It's hidden by default because you rarely need to touch it.
How to Access
- Finder: Go menu → hold Option key → Library appears
- Terminal:
open ~/Library - Go to Folder:
Cmd + Shift + G→ type~/Library
What's Inside
| Subfolder | Contents |
|---|---|
Application Support/ | App data (databases, caches, configs) |
Preferences/ | .plist files (app settings: like Registry keys) |
Caches/ | Temporary cached data (safe to delete) |
Logs/ | App and system logs |
Containers/ | Sandboxed app data (App Store apps) |
LaunchAgents/ | Per-user background services (like Task Scheduler) |
Saved Application State/ | Window positions and state on quit |
Tip: If an app is misbehaving, deleting its folder in
Application Support/and its.plistinPreferences/resets it to default.