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pacman-expire-cache

Tool for deleting old cached package files for pacman

  • package-cache-cleaner
  • CLI
  • PACKAGE-MANAGEMENT
  • Launchable
  • Runs in terminal
official+codex · reviewed · Jun 3, 2026 description in en

Description

Old Pacman cache files can be removed according to expiry rules. Advanced Arch users install it to reclaim disk space while keeping recent package files.

Deleting cache files can limit downgrade and recovery options. Check retention policy before running cleanup.

How to run

pacman-expire-cache

Commands: pacman-expire-cache

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