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Can I delete JetBrains Fleet from my Mac?

Yes, you can delete it

You can delete JetBrains Fleet from your Mac, especially since the app is discontinued and no longer receives updates. Removing the application binary does not erase your project files or local settings stored in specific folders.

Last updated: October 31, 20262 min read

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JetBrains Fleet 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: JetBrains Fleet
Typical data size: 500 MB – 10 GB
Category: Developer IDEs
File Location: ~/.fleet

What you lose and keep when deleting JetBrains Fleet

Specific to JetBrains Fleet

Deleting the app leaves your personal data intact, including settings in ~/.fleet and workspace configurations inside project folders. Your projects remain in their original locations unless you manually remove them. However, you lose access to the interface for editing these local configurations. Since the app is discontinued, no new updates or security patches will arrive regardless of installation status.

Where your JetBrains Fleet data lives

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

~/.fleet App data · user settings and keymap Back up first: your data

Current status: JetBrains has discontinued Fleet; it no longer receives updates and is no longer offered for download.
Account and sync: Fleet is used with a JetBrains Account.
Your files: Projects stay in their own folders; Fleet can add a .fleet folder inside a project for workspace settings.

Preparation before removing JetBrains Fleet

Back up your keymap and user preferences from the home folder settings before proceeding. If you installed the app via JetBrains Toolbox, use that tool to uninstall it properly. Ensure you have a copy of your settings.json file if you plan to migrate to another editor. Quit the application completely before attempting any file removal to avoid corruption.

Back up settings.json from the home folder .fleet directory.Uninstall via JetBrains Toolbox if originally installed there.Quit the application completely before removing any files.Verify project folders contain necessary .fleet workspace settings.

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How to delete JetBrains Fleet completely

Quit JetBrains Fleet, move it to the Trash, then remove what it left in ~/.fleet. The full step-by-step guide:

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Frequently asked questions

Will deleting JetBrains Fleet 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 break my existing projects?

No, your project files remain untouched; only the editor's ability to open them disappears.

Do I lose my JetBrains Account data?

No, your account and cloud-saved settings remain linked to your profile on JetBrains servers.