About this tag
The xdg data home tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about the XDG_DATA_HOME environment variable, which defines the base directory for user-specific data files in Linux. In the context of Snap packages, this variable can lead to unexpected disk usage, as seen with Visual Studio Code's Snap version storing trashed files in per-revision folders that bypass the system trash. This accumulation can consume significant disk space over time. The tag is relevant for users troubleshooting storage issues related to Snap applications and understanding how XDG base directory specifications affect file management on Linux systems.
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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...- ChatGPT
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