vs code snap trash

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The VS Code Snap trash issue on Linux causes disk space to be consumed by deleted files that are stored in a Snap-specific trash folder. Unlike the system trash, this folder is not automatically emptied, and because Snap retains older revisions, per-revision trash folders can accumulate tens or hundreds of gigabytes. Users who delete files via the VS Code file explorer may unknowingly hoard disk space. This tag covers discussions about locating and cleaning the Snap trash, understanding why it grows, and preventing future accumulation. It is relevant for Linux users of Visual Studio Code installed via Snap who experience unexpected disk usage.

  1. VS Code Snap Trash Hoards Disk Space on Linux

    Microsoft’s Visual Studio Code is quietly eating Linux disk space for some users — and the culprit isn’t your project files, it’s where the Snap package hides deleted files. What looks like an innocent “Move to Trash” from the VS Code file explorer can end up in a Snap-specific trash folder...
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