CacheClip Guard
Detect and defuse DaVinci Resolve cache explosions before they hit 0 bytes free
Resolve's render cache and CacheClip folders can grow extremely large and fill disks mid-project with no warning. This recipe monitors cache growth, alerts at thresholds, and provides Resolve-safe cleanup steps so you never lose work to a full disk.
INGREDIENTS
PROMPT
Create a skill called "CacheClip Guard". Inputs: - cache_paths - warn_threshold_gb - critical_threshold_gb - auto_delete_mode (never | confirm) Behavior: - Monitor cache_paths for size growth. - If thresholds are exceeded, notify me and suggest Resolve-safe cleanup steps. - If I approve, delete only cache files (never originals) and write a deletion log.
How It Works
This skill tracks your Resolve CacheClip folder size and growth rate over time. When
thresholds are exceeded, it notifies you and offers two cleanup modes: guided steps
inside Resolve, or external deletion after your explicit confirmation.
What You Get
- Daily and intra-day cache size monitoring with growth rate tracking (GB/day)
- Tiered alerts at warning and critical thresholds (e.g., 250GB, 800GB)
- Two cleanup modes: guided (inside Resolve) or external (disk deletion with confirmation)
- Cache report with trendline saved to your maintenance folder
- Safety lock: automatic deletion only runs when Resolve is confirmed closed
Setup Steps
- Add your Resolve CacheClip paths (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
- Set warning and critical thresholds in GB
- Choose auto-delete mode: "never" (alerts only) or "confirm" (asks before deleting)
- Run as a daily scan, hourly during active edit days, or on-demand
Tips
- Resolve cache can grow 50–100GB per day on complex timelines — daily monitoring is worth it
- Always prefer the guided cleanup (inside Resolve) when the app is open
- External deletion is safe for CacheClip files, but never touch project databases
- Check the trendline report weekly to catch runaway growth patterns early