Apps
Linear
Built on Electron, Linear stores Chromium disk cache entries for downloaded API responses, images, and static web assets in Cache/Cache_Data, plus V8 code cache and GPU shader data on platforms where those folders exist. Those files speed up issue lists, avatars, and UI rendering after the first load, but they can become stale after app updates, backend changes, or graphics driver changes. Kudu removes Linear's disposable browser cache, Electron code cache, and GPUCache without touching workspaces, issues, local preferences, accounts, or sign-in data.
Why clean Linear?
- Outdated HTTP cache entries can make issue lists or project views show old content until Linear refetches, so you may see cards, labels, or comments that do not match the web app
- Corrupted cached images and asset files cause missing avatars, broken icons, or blank illustrations in the sidebar and inbox even though the data still exists online
- Invalidated Electron V8 code cache after a Linear update can slow the next launch or leave parts of the interface unresponsive until the bytecode cache rebuilds
- Stale GPUCache data from a graphics driver update can produce flickering panels, black rectangles, or sluggish transitions when opening boards and issue detail views
- An oversized Chromium disk cache wastes space under the Linear profile and can keep serving expired frontend bundles, which shows up as odd UI glitches after a release
- If cached API responses and static assets get out of sync, actions like opening an issue from notifications may land on incomplete screens or trigger repeated reloads
- Clearing these temporary caches forces Linear to download fresh assets and rebuild render caches, often fixing visual glitches and inconsistent loading without removing any tasks or workspace data
What gets cleaned
Cache paths Kudu targets
Windows
%AppData%/Linear/Cache/Cache_Data |
%AppData%/Linear/Code Cache |
%AppData%/Linear/GPUCache |
macOS
~/Library/Application Support/Linear/Cache/Cache_Data |
Linux
~/.config/Linear/Cache/Cache_Data |
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