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auto-delete-old-files
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A Visual Studio Code extension that automatically scans and removes files older than a user‑specified number of days when a workspace is opened, featuring an interactive preview panel and full cross‑platform support.
🔓 Enjoy a full-feature 7‑day free trial — after the trial, purchase a license on the Visual Studio Marketplace to continue using all features.
Pricing
Requirements
Visual Studio Code version >= 1.60.0
Features
Automatic Cleanup : Triggered on each workspace open, no manual commands needed.Configurable Rules : Include/exclude glob patterns, maximum file age, dry‑run mode.Interactive Preview : WebView panel listing candidate files with checkboxes for selection.Dry‑Run Mode : Preview deletions without modifying the file system.Cross‑Platform Support : Works on Windows, macOS, and Linux.Error Handling : Detailed logs and safe failure modes.
Installation
From Visual Studio Marketplace
Open the Extensions view (Ctrl+Shift+X).
Search for auto-delete-old-files .
Click Install .
Configuration
Open Settings (Ctrl+,) and search for Auto Delete Old Files . Configure the following options:
Setting
Type
Description
Default
autoDeleteOldFiles.enabledboolean
Enable or disable the extension
true
autoDeleteOldFiles.maxAgeDaysnumber
Maximum file age (in days) before deletion
30
autoDeleteOldFiles.includePatternsstring[]
Glob patterns for files to include
['**/*']
autoDeleteOldFiles.excludePatternsstring[]
Glob patterns for files to exclude
['**/node_modules/**']
autoDeleteOldFiles.dryRunboolean
Preview mode without deletion
true
autoDeleteOldFiles.confirmDeletionboolean
Show confirmation dialog before deleting files
true
Usage
Open a folder/workspace in VS Code.
The extension activates automatically and scans for files older than maxAgeDays.
Invoke Preview Files to Delete from the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P).
Select or deselect files in the list and click Delete Selected .
Confirm the deletion in the warning dialog.
Commands
Command
Description
Auto Delete Old Files: PreviewShow preview of old files
Auto Delete Old Files: CleanupImmediately delete files (no dry-run)
License
This project is licensed under the MIT License – see the LICENSE file for details.
Enjoy a cleaner workspace, effortlessly!
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