Cache Manager for Xperience by Kentico

July 2, 2025

Author

Victor Hugo García

Effective cache management is key to any web application's performance. Yet, debugging and troubleshooting cache-related issues in Xperience by Kentico often feels like working blind. Our Cache Manager module changes that, bringing full cache visibility directly into the admin interface.

The Cache Visibility Challenge

Developers working with Xperience by Kentico often face persistent cache issues that slow down their development journey:

Lack of visibility into Kentico cache contents

When performance issues arise or content doesn’t update as expected, developers need to understand what’s stored in the cache—and how keys are generated—to avoid accidental data overwrite. Without the right tools, managing the Kentico cache becomes guesswork.

Inefficient debugging slows development

Troubleshooting cache issues typically requires custom code, temporary logging, or external profiling tools. These slow, manual steps hinder progress and distract from delivering new features.

No built-in cache management tools

The lack of visibility into the cache and the absence of native inspection capabilities mean teams must create their own solutions—costing time and effort that could be spent on core functionality.

Meet Cache Manager for Xperience by Kentico

The new Cache Manager is a community-driven tool, originally developed by the expert developers at [A]. Built to solve real-world challenges our team encountered while working with Xperience by Kentico, it integrates directly into the Kentico admin interface and is available as an open source module. It’s a practical, developer-tested solution for tackling persistent cache issues with ease. We’d love to see it continue to grow with contributions from the broader developer community.

This module addresses the visibility gap by offering:

Cache inspection directly within the familiar Kentico admin UI
Comprehensive cache details with detailed item information
Streamlined cache management with one-click clearing capabilities

The Cache Manager presents all cache items in a clean, organized table format that makes it easy to browse and understand your application's cache contents. The interface shows:

Cache keys
Cache values
Total item count
Sortable columns

By clicking on any cache entry, administrators can view the complete cache item key and value in a detailed dialog

Technical Implementation

Getting started with Cache Manager is straightforward. The module is available via NuGet, add the package reference to your .csproj file:

<PackageReference Include="XperienceCommunity.CacheManager" Version="1.0.0" />

After installing or referencing the NuGet package, you only need to add one line to your application's startup code:

// In your Program.cs or Startup.cs
builder.Services.AddCacheManager();

That's it! No complex configuration files, no additional database setup, and no custom routing required.

Compatibility Information

Cache Manager is designed to work with modern Xperience by Kentico installations:

Minimum requirement: Xperience 29.0.0+
Latest tested version: 29.0.0
Framework compatibility: Built for .NET 8+ applications using Xperience by Kentico

Accessing the Module

Once installed and configured, Cache Manager appears in the Development category of your Xperience by Kentico administration interface. The intuitive interface requires no additional training for administrators familiar with the Kentico admin experience.

Simplify Cache Management with Cache Manager

The Cache Manager module showcases the strength of community-driven development within the Xperience by Kentico ecosystem. By addressing a common issue for developers, this solution improves visibility into the Kentico cache. It helps teams resolve cache problems more quickly. As a result, performance is enhanced.

With its intuitive interface, one-click tools, and detailed cache inspection features, Cache Manager brings clarity to what was once a black box. Best of all, it’s open source, evolving through real-world feedback and developer contributions.

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