To clear cache on a Mac, you can delete system, user, and application cache files manually or use automated tools. Here is a detailed guide:

How to Clear Cache Manually on Mac

1. Clear System Cache

• Open Finder.
• Click Go in the menu bar.
• Hold down the Option key and click Library.
• Open the Caches folder.
• Delete only relevant cache files inside the folders, not entire folders, to avoid disrupting macOS functionality.
• Empty the Trash afterward.
• Restart your Mac to rebuild necessary cache files

2. Clear User Cache

• Open Finder.
• Click Go > Go to Folder.
• Type ~/Library/Caches and press Enter.
• Select all files inside the folders (not the folders themselves).
• Move them to Trash and empty the Trash.
• Restart your Mac

3. Clear Application Cache

• Navigate to ~/Library/Caches as above.
• Find folders related to specific apps (e.g., Spotify, Xcode).
• Delete the cache files inside those folders.
• Empty Trash and restart your Mac

How to Clear Browser Cache

• For Safari: Go to Safari > Settings > Privacy > Manage Website Data and click Remove All.
• Keyboard shortcut for Safari cache clearing: Option + Command + E

Automated Method

• Use a trusted app like CleanMyMac to safely and automatically clear outdated cache and temporary files.
• Download and run CleanMyMac, go to Cleanup, click Scan, then Clean to remove cache files

Important Notes

• Always back up your Mac before clearing system cache.
• Deleting cache may cause some apps to load slower initially but can improve overall performance and free disk space.
• Avoid deleting critical system files or entire folders to prevent system issues

This method works for macOS versions including Sonoma, Ventura, and earlier releases.