A lightweight, no-nonsense VS Code extension designed to instantly wipe out Python cache directories and temporary testing artifacts. Perfect for developers working with large test suites, Playwright automation, or local LLM environments who need a quick way to force-refresh their workspace.
Features
One-Click Cleanup: Delete all cache folders recursively from your current workspace.
Explorer Context Menu: Right-click on any folder in the File Explorer to clean only that specific directory subtree.
Title Bar Icon: A dedicated icon in the Explorer title bar to sweep the entire workspace instantly.
What Does It Clean?
The extension target-cleans the following directories recursively without touching your source code:
Target Directory
Description
__pycache__
Python bytecode cache folders
.pytest_cache
Testing artifacts generated by Pytest
.cache
Local runtime and framework cache directories
Extension UI Components
This extension contributes the following user interface elements:
python-cache-cleaner.cleanCache: The core command to trigger the cleanup sequence.
Explorer Title Menu: Adds a $(clear-all) icon to the top right of your file tree.
Context Menu Entry: Adds a shortcut in the right-click menu when clicking on any folder.
Release Notes
See CHANGELOG.md file.
Enjoy a cleaner workspace! Contributions and feedback are welcome on GitHub.
