Tidy MacThis is Bun’s global install cache: every package version Bun has downloaded. Bun keeps it so installs are near-instant. It’s safe to clear; Bun keeps the folder and fills it again on the next bun install.
Location: ~/.bun/install/cache
What’s inside
- Downloaded npm packages, unpacked
- Package manifests
The Bun way
bun pm cache rmbun pm cache prints where the cache lives.
Find every folder like this on your Mac
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Frequently asked questions
Can I delete .bun/install/cache?
Safe: Your Mac or your apps recreate this automatically. Removing it won’t lose anything you made. This is Bun’s global install cache: every package version Bun has downloaded. Bun keeps it so installs are near-instant. It’s safe to clear; Bun keeps the folder and fills it again on the next bun install.
Where is .bun/install/cache on my Mac?
~/.bun/install/cache. In Finder choose Go › Go to Folder and paste the path.
How big does .bun/install/cache get?
Usually 500 MB – 10 GB.