Notes & Writing

Can I delete Craft from my Mac?

Yes, you can delete it

Yes, you can delete Craft from your Mac. Removing the application itself does not delete your documents or the associated data folders.

Last updated: October 31, 20262 min read

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Craft data usually takes 500 MB – 10 GB on a Mac. The free scan shows the exact size on your Mac before you change anything.

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Application: Craft
Typical data size: 500 MB – 10 GB
Category: Notes & Writing
File Location: ~/Library/Containers/com.lukilabs.lukiapp

What happens when you remove Craft

Specific to Craft

Documents synced to your account remain in the cloud and will download again upon signing in. However, local-only spaces exist only on your machine and are not backed up. Your subscription remains active because paid plans are tied to your account, not the installed software.

Where your Craft data lives

These folders hold your own Craft data. Deleting the app leaves them in place; removing them is what actually deletes it.

~/Library/Containers/com.lukilabs.lukiapp Sandbox container · sandboxed app data: document cache, images, settings and any local-only spaces Back up first: your data

Account and sync: Craft documents sync to your Craft account; the Mac keeps a local copy of spaces you open.
License: Craft paid plans are subscriptions tied to your Craft account or Apple Account and are not cancelled by deleting the app.

Data stored by Craft

The app stores a document cache, images, and settings within a sandbox container located at ~/Library/Containers/com.lukilabs.lukiapp. This data typically ranges from 500 MB – 10 GB. These files stay on your disk even after the app is gone.

Wait for syncing to finish so offline edits uploadCheck for any spaces set to local-only storageExport documents you wish to keep outside the appQuit the app before removing its files

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How to delete Craft completely

Quit Craft, move it to the Trash, then remove what it left in ~/Library/Containers/com.lukilabs.lukiapp. The full step-by-step guide:

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Frequently asked questions

Will deleting Craft delete my files?

No. Removing the app doesn't touch documents you saved in other folders. Only the app and, if you remove them, its own support files are deleted.

Will deleting the app cancel my Craft subscription?

No, paid plans are tied to your Craft or Apple Account and continue regardless of the installation.

How do I know if the Craft cache has grown too large?

Images may load slowly, documents might show old content, or the container folder size increases significantly.