Streamlabs Desktop Cache & Asset Staging (%AppData%\slobs-client)

Bottom Line: It is 100% safe to clear Streamlabs Desktop cache (slobs-client). Streamlabs Desktop caches web alert box widgets, overlay assets, and CEF (Chromium Embedded Framework) data.

Why Does Streamlabs Cache Exist?

Streamlabs Desktop (SLOBS) bundles live alert widgets, chat overlays, and follower goals into an Electron app.

• Primary Purpose: Staging web alert animations, widget sounds, and webview caches.
• Storage Impact: Accumulates 2 GB to 15 GB of temporary web asset files over months of streaming.
• Location: Stored in %AppData%\slobs-client\Cache and %AppData%\slobs-plugins.

What Happens If You Delete Streamlabs Cache?

• System Safety: ✅ 100% Safe to Delete. Account logins and saved stream scenes remain intact.
• Re-download: Streamlabs automatically re-downloads alert widget assets on next launch.
• Reclaimed Storage: Frees 2 GB to 15 GB of local storage.

How to Clear Streamlabs Cache

# Stop Streamlabs Desktop and clear cache
Stop-Process -Name "Streamlabs Desktop" -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
Remove-Item -Path "$env:APPDATA\slobs-client\Cache\*" -Recurse -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Why is Streamlabs Desktop displaying a black screen for widget alerts?

Corrupted alert box caches cause black screen widget rendering. Clearing slobs-client\Cache fixes alert box rendering issues.