The short answer
Yes. Rebuilt or re-downloaded automatically when needed.
What is it?
Nuxt generates a .nuxt folder at the project root, next to package.json, with its generated types, templates and development build. Only folders in projects untouched for 14 days are considered. Typically tens to hundreds of MB.
What happens if you delete it?
Nuxt regenerates it on the next nuxi dev, nuxi build or nuxi prepare (often run after npm install). Nothing of yours is stored inside.
How to remove it properly
Run npx nuxi cleanup in the project, which removes .nuxt, .output and Nuxt’s other generated caches permanently, or move .nuxt to the Trash in Finder.
Quit the app that uses it, then move it to the Trash. Empty the Trash when you’re sure.
- MoreRoom only suggests items unused for 14 days or more.
How MoreRoom helps
MoreRoom recognises this item, shows its real size and when it was last used, and labels it “Safe to remove”. In the free version you can move it to the Trash in one click, with Undo; Pro collects every safe item at once.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to delete the .nuxt folder in a Nuxt project?
Yes. Rebuilt or re-downloaded automatically when needed. Nuxt regenerates it on the next nuxi dev, nuxi build or nuxi prepare (often run after npm install). Nothing of yours is stored inside.
Will Nuxt build folders (.nuxt) come back after I delete it?
Yes. Nuxt regenerates it on the next nuxi dev, nuxi build or nuxi prepare (often run after npm install). Nothing of yours is stored inside.
How do I remove Nuxt build folders (.nuxt) properly?
Run npx nuxi cleanup in the project, which removes .nuxt, .output and Nuxt’s other generated caches permanently, or move .nuxt to the Trash in Finder.