Tidy MacShort answer
Deno caches remote modules, npm packages and compiled code here. It’s safe to clear; Deno downloads and compiles what a script needs the next time it runs.
Location: ~/Library/Caches/deno
What’s inside
- Remote modules
- npm packages
- Compiled TypeScript
Our verdict: Safe. Your Mac or your apps recreate this automatically. Removing it won’t lose anything you made.
The Deno way
deno clean
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Frequently asked questions
Can I delete Caches/deno?
Safe: Your Mac or your apps recreate this automatically. Removing it won’t lose anything you made. Deno caches remote modules, npm packages and compiled code here. It’s safe to clear; Deno downloads and compiles what a script needs the next time it runs.
Where is Caches/deno on my Mac?
~/Library/Caches/deno. In Finder choose Go › Go to Folder and paste the path.
How big does Caches/deno get?
Usually 100 MB – 5 GB.