Clear local cache using terminal

Posted by Carles Loriente on August 06, 2023 · 1 min read
Updated on December 13, 2024

The local cache contains files and data that your system has saved to speed up certain processes, but sometimes, you want to ensure you’re seeing the most up-to-date version, which clearing the cache can help with.

Mac:


#!/bin/bash
sudo dscacheutil -flushcache;
sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder;
sleep 2;

Download the GitHub Gist fedora-configure-and-setup-ikev2.sh

Linux:


sudo /etc/init.d/nscd restart

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