diff --git a/macos/.config/shell-common/macos.sh b/macos/.config/shell-common/macos.sh
index 837c445..c335cc3 100644
--- a/macos/.config/shell-common/macos.sh
+++ b/macos/.config/shell-common/macos.sh
@@ -34,3 +34,7 @@ function update-dock() {
     done < ~/.dotfiles/macos/.config/dotfiles/dockConfig.txt
     killall Dock
 }
+
+# Override XDG cache location for macOS to use the standard Library/Caches directory
+export XDG_CACHE_HOME="$HOME/Library/Caches"
+export XDG_RUNTIME_DIR="${TMPDIR}runtime-${UID}"