orion-project-cleanup

Unreal Engine project cleanup safely removes generated files, caches, and workspace clutter by applying conservative protection rules that preserve user-created assets and protected project data during deletion workflows.

Removing DerivedDataCache and build artifacts is best handled by safe deletion workflows that target ignored build outputs, binaries, and intermediate files while applying path protection rules to preserve authored content.

Unreal Engine Saved data resets support dry-run previews that show scoped cleanup options and apply editor-running safeguards, requiring explicit approval before any deletion occurs to prevent accidental data loss.

Project cleanup workflows require git as a dependency to safely identify and remove ignored build outputs, intermediate files, and IDE caches using PowerShell automation for controlled deletion operations.

When resetting Unreal Engine project workspaces, avoid deleting protected directories and authored content; use dry-run validation and path protection rules to ensure generated clutter removal does not destroy important project data.

Preparing an Unreal Engine project for clean handoff involves using PowerShell automation to safely remove generated files, binaries, and cached data while preserving protected directories and authored content through validation workflows.