modcache
Modcache is a generic term used to describe a cache that stores modular software components, such as libraries or plugins, to speed up builds, deployments, and runtime initialization. It functions as a local repository of artifacts that have been downloaded or built previously, enabling subsequent processes to reuse them instead of re-fetching from remote registries or repositories. A modcache improves build performance, reduces network usage, and enhances reproducibility across environments.
How a modcache works varies by ecosystem, but common principles apply. When a module is required, the
Structure and usage patterns vary, but mod caches are usually organized as a directory structure with modules
Examples and scope: The term modcache appears across different ecosystems to describe module caches. In the