Cache task
TFS 2017
Improve build performance by caching files, like dependencies, between pipeline runs.
Demands
None
Arguments
| Argument | Description |
|---|---|
| Key (unique identifier) for the cache | This should be a string that can be segmented using '|'. File paths can be absolute or relative to $(System.DefaultWorkingDirectory). |
| Path of the folder to cache | Can be fully qualified or relative to $(System.DefaultWorkingDirectory). Wildcards are not supported. Variables are supported. |
| Cache hit variable | Variable to set to 'true' when the cache is restored (a cache hit), otherwise set to 'false'. |
| Additional restore key prefixes | Additional restore key prefixes that are used if the primary key misses. This can be a newline-delimited list of key prefixes. |
Open-source
This task is open source on GitHub. Feedback and contributions are welcome.
Next steps
Learn more about pipeline caching: