Clear Visual Studio Code cache

Overview

About this script

This script improves your privacy on Linux.

These changes use Linux system commands to update your settings.

Unless you have unsaved changes, deleting the cache does not result in data loss 1. However deleting cached data will lead to a slower initial experience as the files are cached again 1.

Visual Studio Code does not follow platform conventions for cache directories, but stores them in user data directories instead 2.

Folders include Cache, CachedData, Code Cache, GPUCache, CachedExtensions, CachedExtensionVSIXs 3 4.

This script uses Bash (Shell script) scripting language.

Not Advised

This script should only be used by advanced users. This script is not recommended for daily use as it breaks important functionality. Do not run it without having backups and system snapshots.

Implementation Details

• Language: bash

• Required Privileges: Root/sudo access

• Compatibility: Linux only

• Reversibility: Some changes may be permanent

Explore Categories

Clear Visual Studio Code data

This action belongs to Clear Visual Studio Code data category. Visual Studio Code, also commonly referred to as VS Code, is a source-code editor made by Microsoft. Visual Studio Code saves data that reveals user behavior and preferences. Read more on category page ▶

Clear data from development tools

This action belongs to Clear data from development tools category. This category includes tools that are typically used by developers, also known as "developer tools". These tools allow a developer to create, test, and debug software. Their data may leak data about the developer, their usage patterns, the environment used for development or the developed project. Read more on category page ▶

Clear third-party application data

This action belongs to Clear third-party application data category. Scripts in this category clear data for third-party applications installed on the operating system. Third-party applications are not typically distributed as part of the operating system and are installed separately. Read more on category page ▶

Privacy cleanup

This action belongs to Privacy cleanup category. These scripts allow you to increase privacy by deleting collected data about you and your behavior. Read more on category page ▶

Apply now

Choose one of three ways to apply:

1. Automatically via privacy.sexy: The easiest and safest option.
2. Manually by downloading: Requires downloading a file.
3. Manually by copying: Advanced flexibility.

Alternative 1. Apply with Privacy.sexy

privacy.sexy is free and open-source application that lets securely apply this action easily.

Open privacy.sexy

privacy.sexy instructions

1. Open or download the desktop application
2. Search for the script name: Clear Visual Studio Code cache.
3. Check the script by clicking on the checkbox.
4. Click on Run button at the bottom of the page.

Alternative 2. Download

Reversible

This script is reversible, you can restore your changes to the initial/default state. The restore/revert methods provided here can help you fix issues.

If something goes wrong, use the Revert script provided above.

1. Download the script file by clicking on the button below:

   Download script

2. Run the script file by clicking on it.

Alternative 3. Copy

This is for advanced users. Consider automatically applying or downloading the script for simpler way.

1. Open Terminal

2. Copy the following code:

Code to apply changes

# Cache: Global installation (also Snap with --classic)
rm -rfv ~/.config/Code/Cache/*
# Cache: Flatpak installation
rm -rfv ~/.var/app/com.visualstudio.code/config/Code/Cache/*
# CachedData: Global installation (also Snap with --classic)
rm -rfv ~/.config/Code/CachedData/*
# CachedData: Flatpak installation
rm -rfv ~/.var/app/com.visualstudio.code/config/Code/CachedData/*
# Code\ Cache: Global installation (also Snap with --classic)
rm -rfv ~/.config/Code/Code\ Cache/*
# Code\ Cache: Flatpak installation
rm -rfv ~/.var/app/com.visualstudio.code/config/Code/Code\ Cache/*
# GPUCache: Global installation (also Snap with --classic)
rm -rfv ~/.config/Code/GPUCache/*
# GPUCache: Flatpak installation
rm -rfv ~/.var/app/com.visualstudio.code/config/Code/GPUCache/*
# CachedExtensions: Global installation (also Snap with --classic)
rm -rfv ~/.config/Code/CachedExtensions/*
# CachedExtensions: Flatpak installation
rm -rfv ~/.var/app/com.visualstudio.code/config/Code/CachedExtensions/*
# CachedExtensionVSIXs: Global installation (also Snap with --classic)
rm -rfv ~/.config/Code/CachedExtensionVSIXs/*
# CachedExtensionVSIXs: Flatpak installation
rm -rfv ~/.var/app/com.visualstudio.code/config/Code/CachedExtensionVSIXs/*

3. Paste the code into terminal.
4. Press Enter to apply the code.

Some scripts requires restarting your computer to take affect.

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