# Cache Cleaner

> Intelligent cache cleaning tool for development environments. Safely clears build caches, package caches, and temporary files. Use when: clear cache, clean up, free space, reset environment

- Skill: `antgroup/cache-cleaner-2` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add antgroup/cache-cleaner-2`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/antgroup/cache-cleaner-2/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: antgroup (https://skillmd.com/u/antgroup)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/antgroup/cache-cleaner-2

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# Cache Cleaner v1.5.0

Free up disk space by cleaning development caches intelligently.

## Features

- Smart cache detection
- Safe deletion with confirmation
- Disk space recovery reports
- Multi-platform support

## Architecture

```
cache-cleaner/
├── SKILL.md
└── scripts/
    └── cache_cleaner.sh   # Core cleaning implementation
```

## Usage

```bash
/cache-cleaner scan
/cache-cleaner clean --all
/cache-cleaner clean --npm --pip --docker
```

## Quick Start

**To clean caches, simply run:**

```bash
# Run the cache cleaner
./scripts/cache_cleaner.sh clean

# Or with aggressive mode
./scripts/cache_cleaner.sh clean aggressive
```

**That's it!** The script handles everything automatically.

## Core Functions

### `clean_caches(mode)`

Main cleaning function with safe and aggressive modes:

```bash
# Safe mode (default)
clean_caches safe

# Aggressive mode
clean_caches aggressive
```

### `deep_clean(target)`

Deep cleaning function for thorough cleanup:

```bash
deep_clean /var/cache
```

### `recover_space(dir1 dir2 ...)`

Recover disk space by removing specified directories:

```bash
recover_space ~/Downloads/tmp ~/Projects/build
```

## Supported Caches

- npm, yarn, pnpm
- pip, conda
- Docker, Podman
- Maven, Gradle
- Homebrew

## Configuration Options

| Mode | Description |
|------|-------------|
| safe | Clean known cache locations |
| aggressive | Deep clean all cache directories |

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*Keep your development environment clean*