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OSX does not automatically delete from that directory. See: https://developer.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/Ge...

> Your app is responsible for cleaning out cache data files when they are no longer needed. The system does not delete files from this directory.

However, many third-party tools delete from that directory with minimal caution if any, so it's a good idea to consider it ephemeral.



appreciate the clarification!




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