Tidy MacShort answer
CocoaPods caches every pod version it downloads, plus spec repositories, so pod install is fast. It’s safe to clear; the next pod install downloads what the Podfile needs.
Location: ~/Library/Caches/CocoaPods
What’s inside
- Downloaded pods
- Pod specs
Our verdict: Safe. Your Mac or your apps recreate this automatically. Removing it won’t lose anything you made.
The CocoaPods way
pod cache clean --all
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Frequently asked questions
Can I delete Caches/CocoaPods?
Safe: Your Mac or your apps recreate this automatically. Removing it won’t lose anything you made. CocoaPods caches every pod version it downloads, plus spec repositories, so pod install is fast. It’s safe to clear; the next pod install downloads what the Podfile needs.
Where is Caches/CocoaPods on my Mac?
~/Library/Caches/CocoaPods. In Finder choose Go › Go to Folder and paste the path.
How big does Caches/CocoaPods get?
Usually 500 MB – 10 GB.