Safe to Delete

Google Cloud SDK Cache (~/.config/gcloud/logs)

Space: 500 MB – 3 GB developer Windows, macOS, Linux
Quick Answer: The gcloud CLI stores diagnostic logs and component installer caches. Deleting gcloud logs and staging cache is safe.

Bottom Line: It is safe to delete gcloud logs and staging cache. The Google Cloud SDK caches component updates and detailed execution logs.

What is the gcloud CLI Cache?

Located at ~/.config/gcloud/logs and ~/.config/gcloud/staging (or %AppData%\gcloud\logs), the gcloud CLI saves diagnostic logs for GCP operations.

Can You Delete gcloud Cache?

✅ Yes, safe to delete.

  • Keep credentials.db if you want to stay logged in, but log files and staging binaries can be safely purged.

How to Clean Up gcloud Cache

rm -rf ~/.config/gcloud/logs/*

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