Where Does KDevelop Store Settings and Sessions?
KDevelop rc settings, session data and regenerable caches.
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KDevelop keeps settings in an rc file with sessions under local share by UUID. Caches hold regenerable code models beside temp session files. Flatpak mirrors the tree in its sandbox.
Standard KDE XDG layout throughout. Caches are safe to drop while sessions are not. Keep rc plus sessions together.
Where KDevelop stores this, by platform
~/.config/kdeveloprc
Rc settings with UUID sessions under local share. Regenerable caches beside temp files. Flatpak mirrors in sandbox. Standard KDE layout.
Frequently asked questions
How do I back up KDevelop?
Copy the rc file plus the sessions folder with the IDE closed. Caches rebuild on demand. Restoring means putting settings and sessions back before launch.
Where are sessions?
Sessions carry UUID folder names under local share. Temp session files clear on start. Flatpak nests the same tree in the sandbox.
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