Gfpakhashcache.bin - !new!

| Attribute | Details | |-----------|---------| | Full Path (Windows) | %APPDATA%\GitHub Desktop\Cache\gfpakhashcache.bin | | Full Path (macOS) | ~/Library/Application Support/GitHub Desktop/Cache/gfpakhashcache.bin | | Format | Binary (proprietary, not human-readable) | | Purpose | Stores hash cache of repository files/paths for performance optimization | | Parent Application | GitHub Desktop (executable: GitHub Desktop.exe or GitHub Desktop.app ) | | Typical Size | A few KB to several MB, depending on repo size |

If you’re a modder or power user, consider adding gfpakhashcache.bin to your “safe to delete” list for occasional cleanup. For everyone else, just let the game manage it. gfpakhashcache.bin

Modders have identified that it typically contains a header followed by a list of 64-bit or 128-bit hashes (likely XXH64 or similar) corresponding to the filenames or data blocks within the associated .gfpak files. Key Technical Resources | Attribute | Details | |-----------|---------| | Full

The "GF" in the filename likely stands for , and the "pakhashcache" indicates it is a cache file used to store hash values for the game's packed data (PAK files). These hashes help the game engine quickly verify that the data files haven't been corrupted or modified without having to re-scan every gigabyte of game data every time you boot it up. Key Points for Users: Key Technical Resources The "GF" in the filename