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Delete databases (IndexedDB, WebSQL) for file:// schema in Chrome

I've got dozens of databases created running code under file:// schema in Chrome. How can I remove them?

The usual place Settings - Cookies and sites doesn't list them :-(

Solution

  • You can delete the Indexeddb database with javascript command. For instance to delete an indexeddb named dbtest type in the chrome console:

    indexedDB.deleteDatabase('_pouch_dbtest')

    You can check on the ressource tab of the dev tools if it worked with the Refresh Indexeddb option:

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    For WebSQL, I think it's not that simple (see that SO question)