Can I Delete Xcode DerivedData?

Usually, yes. DerivedData contains build output, indexes, and intermediate files that Xcode can regenerate.

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Safe answer

Close Xcode first. Then deleting DerivedData is generally safe, though the next build may take longer because Xcode has to recreate cache and indexes.

What it does not delete

Your source code
Your project files
Your App Store account
Your installed Xcode app

Read-only check

du -sh ~/Library/Developer/Xcode/DerivedData

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