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Can I delete DBeaver from my Mac?

Yes, you can delete it

You can delete DBeaver from your Mac without losing your database configurations immediately. Deleting the application alone does not remove your personal data folders.

Last updated: October 31, 20262 min read

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DBeaver data usually takes 500 MB – 5 GB on a Mac. The free scan shows the exact size on your Mac before you change anything.

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Application: DBeaver
Typical data size: 500 MB – 5 GB
Category: Developer Tools
File Location: ~/Library/DBeaverData

What happens when you remove DBeaver

Specific to DBeaver

Removing the app preserves your workspace, containing connections and scripts. This data stays in ~/Library/DBeaverData and typically occupies 500 MB – 5 GB. You only lose your work if you manually delete these folders after removing the app. Downloaded JDBC drivers also remain but can be rebuilt automatically if deleted.

Where your DBeaver data lives

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

~/Library/DBeaverData App data · workspace with connections, scripts, settings and downloaded JDBC drivers Back up first: your data~/Library/DBeaverData/workspace6 App data · connections, saved scripts and project settings Back up first: your data

License: DBeaver Community is free; DBeaver PRO editions are paid subscriptions.
Your files: SQL scripts you wrote are saved in the Scripts folder of the project inside the DBeaverData workspace.

Risks of deleting DBeaver

Since the app stores everything locally rather than in a cloud account, your SQL scripts exist only on this machine. Removing the workspace folder permanently erases these custom scripts and project settings. Users of paid PRO edition subscriptions should consider their active license status before removal.

Export connections via File > Export > DBeaver > ProjectCopy SQL scripts from the project Scripts folderBackup the entire workspace folderQuit the app before removing any files

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How to delete DBeaver completely

Quit DBeaver, move it to the Trash, then remove what it left in ~/Library/DBeaverData. The full step-by-step guide:

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Frequently asked questions

Will deleting DBeaver 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 I lose my JDBC drivers if I delete DBeaver?

No, they stay in the library folder, though the app can fetch them again later.

Where are my written SQL scripts stored specifically?

They are located in the Scripts folder within your project inside the workspace.