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Azure CLI Log & Token Cache (~/.azure/logs)

Space: 200 MB – 2 GB developer Windows, macOS, Linux
Quick Answer: The Azure CLI (.azure) stores execution logs and MSAL auth tokens. Deleting old log logs is safe.

Bottom Line: It is safe to delete ~/.azure/logs. Clearing Azure CLI logs frees storage without affecting your active Azure cloud resources.

What is the Azure CLI Cache?

Located at ~/.azure/logs and ~/.azure/commands (or %USERPROFILE%\.azure\logs), the Azure CLI (az) logs command executions and telemetry.

Can You Delete Azure CLI Logs?

✅ Yes, safe to delete.

How to Clear Azure CLI Logs

rm -rf ~/.azure/logs/*

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