Nightfall macOS Agent: How to Collect Agent Logs (Local)
Last updated: August 14, 2026
Purpose
To identify where the macOS agent logs are stored to either examine them or provide them to Nightfall Technical Support.
Environment
Apple macOS: All Versions
Nightfall Agent: All Versions
Resolution
Navigate to the two directories below and copy the files to share with Technical Support:
Root Account:
sudo -s
cd /var/root/Library/"Application Support"/NightfallAIAgent/LogsUser Account:
cd ~/Library/"Application Support"/NightfallAIAgent/LogsNote: The log files in both locations will follow the naming convention of:
"ai.nightfall.endpoint year-month-day--time.log"