Launched January 3, 2023
UR Cache Cleaner
Clear cache from CMS like Drupal, Only build for Linux/Mac OS.
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UR Cache Cleaner is a helpful VS Code extension designed specifically for clearing cache in your Drupal project. With just a single click of a button, you can clear the cache without the need to switch to the Admin Panel or Terminal. Please keep in mind that this extension is currently built for Linux and Mac OS only.
A VS Code extension that clears Drupal and CiviCRM caches with one click.
- for
- Drupal developers using VS Code on Linux or macOS.
- pricing
- free
- license
- GPL-3.0
- 1.4.0UR Cache Cleaner - v1.4.02 years ago
- 1.3.0UR Cache Cleaner - v1.3.03 years ago
- 1.2.0UR Cache Cleaner - v1.2.04 years ago
works withVS CodeDrupalCiviCRMDrush
Key features
5 features of UR Cache Cleaner
- Cache Clearing — Clear Drupal or CiviCRM cache instantly via a status-bar button.
- Keyboard Shortcuts — Use predefined shortcuts (e.g., ⇧+⌘+C) to clear caches without leaving the editor.
- User-Friendly UI — Clean, intuitive interface placed in the bottom-left status bar.
- Linux/macOS Support — Optimized for Linux and macOS environments.
- Requires Drush / CV — Works with Drush for Drupal and CV CLI tools for CiviCRM.
Use cases
- Quickly clear Drupal cache during development without opening the admin UI.
- Refresh CiviCRM cache after schema changes directly from VS Code.
- Save time by using keyboard shortcuts to clear caches while coding.
- Maintain a consistent workflow on Linux/macOS without switching terminals.
UR Cache Cleaner vs alternatives
 UR Cache Cleaner |  Visual Studio Code |  Neovim |  Cursor |  Zed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | One-click cache clearing in VS Code | General purpose code editing | Highly extensible Vim-style editing | AI-assisted coding | Fast, modern code editing |
| Pricing | Free | Free | Free | Subscription | Free |
| DevHunt upvotes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Launched | Jan 2023 | — | — | — | — |
- UR Cache Cleaner vs Visual Studio Code: VS Code is the host editor; UR Cache Cleaner adds cache-clearing functionality.
- UR Cache Cleaner vs Neovim: Neovim is a terminal editor without built-in Drupal cache tools.
- UR Cache Cleaner vs Cursor: Cursor is an AI-enhanced editor, not specialized for Drupal cache management.
- UR Cache Cleaner vs Zed: Zed offers high performance editing but lacks Drupal-specific cache shortcuts.
UR Cache Cleaner FAQ
Does UR Cache Cleaner work on Windows?+
No, it is currently only compatible with Linux and macOS.
What do I need installed for the extension to work?+
You must have Drush for Drupal and CV CLI tools for CiviCRM installed in your project.
How do I trigger a cache clear?+
Click the Clear Cache button in the status bar or use the provided keyboard shortcuts.
Is the extension free?+
Yes, UR Cache Cleaner is free to install and use.
Can I contribute to the project?+
Yes, contributions are welcome via the repository linked on the marketplace page.
Summarized by DevHunt from marketplace.visualstudio.com · Oct 4, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
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