Manual-Cache-Cleanup Script for Baldur's Gate 3
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🔍 Analysis
- 🏆 #16 of 203 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Utility to clean BG3 cache folder
What about I DON'T add a shell script to my start-up folder
Manual Cache Cleanup (Vortex)
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Installation
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[]Manually download the zip or archive containing the script.
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]Extract the contents anywhere except the Downloads or Programs folders to avoid permission issues.How to Manually Run the Script (Prefered)
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[]Right-click the file:
Manual_Cache_Cleanup.bat
...and choose Create shortcut.
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]Drag and drop the created shortcut to your Desktop or any preferred location.[]Double-click the shortcut to run the cleanup script.
How to Add the Script as a Tool in Vortex Mod Manager
Follow these steps to add the batch script as a custom tool in Vortex:
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[]Open Vortex Mod Manager and navigate to the Dashboard tab.
[]In the Tools section on the right, click the +" (Add Tool)" button.
[]In the Add New Tool window, configure the following options:
[]Name: Enter a descriptive name:
Cache Cleanup Script[]Target: Set it to:
C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe[]Arguments: Use this full command line (replace the path with your actual one):
/c "C:\full\path\to\your\script\Manual_Cache_Cleanup_Vortex.bat"The /c flag tells cmd.exe to execute the batch file and then close the window automatically.[]Start in: (Optional) The folder containing the batch file, if it uses relative paths.
[]Icon: Assign a custom icon file for the tool:
MCCV.ico
[]Click Save to add the new tool to your Vortex Dashboard.
Once saved, you can launch your script directly from the Vortex Dashboard by clicking your custom tool icon.
Facts
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Q: How do I know it's working?
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[]A log file is automatically produced by the script for you to review.
Q: How do I know it's safe to run on my computer?
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- Alternatively, scan it safely here:
https://www.virustotal.com/gui/home/upload
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[]Open Vortex Mod Manager and navigate to the Dashboard tab.
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[]Right-click the file:
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- Smockwal
- Version
- 2.2
- Downloads
- 139
- Endorsements
- 6
- Category
- Miscellaneous
- Created
- 10/22/2025
- Updated
- 10/22/2025
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