How to clear cache for routeRules

[remote fog]

Hi, I'm running Nuxt 3.15.2. I added this redirect to my nuxt.config.ts file. It redirects to a server route.

routeRules: {
    "/*/logout": { redirect: { to: "/*/auth/logout", statusCode: 308 } }
  }

Even after deleting this code, the redirect persists. I'm assuming that it is being cached somehow. I am only running this locally at the moment. I don't understand how to remove this redirect.

[pure topaz]

Hi @remote fog. I'm kapa.ai, your friendly support bot. I will try to answer your question by searching through the knowledge base. :wave:

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To clear the cache for routeRules in Nuxt 3, you can try the following approaches:

1. Clear Nuxt data and state:

You can use the clearNuxtData() and clearNuxtState() utilities to clear cached data and state. Add this code to your application, perhaps in a button click handler or on a specific page:

clearNuxtData()
clearNuxtState()

These utilities are documented in the Nuxt API:
clearNuxtData
clearNuxtState

2. Restart the Nuxt development server:

Sometimes, simply stopping and restarting the Nuxt development server can clear the cache. Use Ctrl+C to stop the server, then run your start command again (e.g., npm run dev).

3. Clear browser cache:

The redirect might be cached in your browser. Try clearing your browser cache or using incognito/private mode to test.

4. Check for persistent storage:

Ensure that the redirect isn't being stored in any persistent storage like localStorage or in a database.

5. Verify configuration:

Double-check that the routeRules configuration has been completely removed from your nuxt.config.ts file and that there are no other places in your code where this redirect might be defined.

If none of these solutions work, it's possible that there might be a caching issue with Nuxt itself. In that case, you might want to try deleting the .nuxt directory in your project root and rebuilding your application.

Unfortunately, the provided knowledge sources don't contain specific information about clearing cache for routeRules in Nuxt 3.15.2. If the problem persists after trying these general cache-clearing methods, you may need to consult the latest Nuxt documentation or seek help from the Nuxt community forums.

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