grunt-contrib-clean is a Grunt plugin that efficiently removes files and directories. It's ideal for cleaning up temporary build directories or any files generated during your Grunt build process. Configuration is straightforward, allowing you to specify patterns that target specific files or entire folders. It provides a simple way to maintain a tidy project workspace by deleting unneeded artifacts, contributing to a more streamlined workflow and preventing clutter. It is part of the official family of grunt plugins from grunt.
The grunt-contrib-clean npm package had frequent releases in 2012 and 2013, with occasional releases between 2014 and 2018. Version 2.0.1 was released in April 2022. There have been no releases since, including the months leading up to September 12, 2025, indicating a period of inactivity for the package.
grunt-contrib-clean downloads show fluctuations from March 2024 to September 2025. Downloads peaked in July 2024 at 1,808,079. While generally high, numbers decreased slightly in late 2024/early 2025. There's an increase in mid-2025, but September 2025 downloads shows decrease, likely due to incomplete data.
