netlify-plugin-cache simplifies persistent caching for Netlify builds. It allows you to easily cache directories and files between builds, saving time and bandwidth. Integrated as a Netlify plugin, it provides simple commands like cache.save and cache.restore within your build process for effortless caching. Dramatically speed up build times for sites that rely on generated content or dependencies by ensuring they aren't rebuilt unnecessarily.
The npm package netlify-plugin-cache was actively released only in June 2020, with 4 versions (1.0.0, 1.0.1, 1.0.2, 1.0.3). Since July 2020, there have been no new releases, indicating a period of inactivity lasting over five years as of September 2, 2025.
Netlify-plugin-cache downloads show a generally increasing trend from March 2024 to August 2025, peaking in July 2025 at over 40,000. However, September 2025's partial data suggests a significant drop in downloads, possibly due to the month being incomplete.
