Is /Library/Application Support Safe to Delete?
No. Do not delete the whole Application Support folder. Specific app caches inside it (Cursor Cache, Chrome Cache, Spotify cache) are often safe.
Side effects: Deleting this folder wipes settings, local databases, and login state for most Mac apps.
What is ~/Library/Application Support?
~/Library/Application Support is where apps keep non-cache data: preferences databases, extensions, Chrome profiles, editor state. MacMop should point you at known-safe children (Cache, CachedData, PersistentCache) instead of the parent. If Learn more landed here, do not delete the parent path.
Is it safe to delete?
Not recommended — Deleting~/Library/Application Support could cause issues with your system or applications. Only proceed if you know exactly what you're doing.
What happens after deletion?
Deleting this folder wipes settings, local databases, and login state for most Mac apps. The folder will be recreated automatically by the application when needed. This process is typically seamless but may take some time depending on the amount of data that needs to be regenerated.
How to delete it
Use MacMop
MacMop finds this folder automatically and lets you delete it safely with one click.
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rm -rf ~/Library/Application SupportWarning: This command permanently deletes the folder. Double-check the path before running.
Finder
- Open Finder
- Press ⌘ + Shift + G (Go to Folder)
- Paste:
~/Library/Application Support - Move the folder to Trash
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