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When I compile my .tex file, it generates a lot of different files (with extensions such as .aux, .log), but all I want is the .tex and .pdf files. Those files just fill my hard drive for nothing. Is there any trick to make LaTeX retain only the .pdf and .tex files and delete everything else after compilation?

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    Latex needs those files. – David Carlisle Feb 24 '14 at 21:03
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    LaTeX needs temporarily these files, in order to be able to make a table of contents, a bibliography, cross references, etc. Usually, dedicated tex editors have a button to delete these file, when they aren't useful anymore. In the case of TeXmaker, the Tools menu has a Cleansubmenu. – Bernard Feb 24 '14 at 21:07
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  • @Bernard Does VScode have the similar delete button stuff? I can't find it. – narip Dec 24 '21 at 14:14
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    @narip: Unfortunately, I don't use VScode, so I have no idea. – Bernard Dec 24 '21 at 14:18

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