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Can I delete Fork from my Mac?

Yes, you can delete it

Yes, you can delete Fork from your Mac. Deleting the app alone does not remove your repositories or the associated data folders.

Last updated: November 1, 20262 min read

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Fork data usually takes 200 MB – 2 GB on a Mac. The free scan shows the exact size on your Mac before you change anything.

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Application: Fork
Typical data size: 200 MB – 2 GB
Category: Developer Tools
File Location: ~/Library/Application Support/com.DanPristupov.Fork

What happens when you delete Fork

Specific to Fork

Your actual code remains untouched because the app only tracks repositories by location. You keep all project files, while the app stores its own repository list and settings in separate folders like ~/Library/Application Support/com.DanPristupov.Fork. These remaining data folders typically occupy 200 MB – 2 GB. Since the app uses a one-time license, ensure you have your purchase details if you plan to move to another machine.

Where your Fork data lives

Fork keeps none of your own files in its folders; what it stores is rebuilt automatically or comes from your account.

~/Library/Application Support/com.DanPristupov.Fork App data · repository list, settings and app data Yes, once the app is gone~/Library/Preferences/com.DanPristupov.Fork.plist Settings · app settings Yes, settings reset~/Library/Caches/com.DanPristupov.Fork Cache · app cache Yes, rebuilt automatically~/Library/Saved Application State/com.DanPristupov.Fork.savedState Window state · window positions from the last session Yes, rebuilt automatically

License: Fork can be evaluated for free and is sold as a one-time license.
Your files: Repositories stay in their own folders; Fork keeps only its list of them.

Considerations before removing Fork

Some data exists only locally on your Mac and will be lost if the support folders are deleted. This includes your configured repository list and local application settings. Local branches and stashes that have not been pushed to a remote server will remain in the repository folders but won't be managed by the app anymore.

Push all necessary local branches and stashes to your remote serverNote your current repository list for use in another clientRemove Git hosting credentials from the KeychainQuit the app before removing any related files

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How to delete Fork completely

Quit Fork, move it to the Trash, then remove what it left in ~/Library/Application Support/com.DanPristupov.Fork. The full step-by-step guide:

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Frequently asked questions

Will deleting Fork 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 my git repositories disappear if I delete the app?

No, repositories stay in their own folders; the app only keeps a list of their locations.

Does removing the application file also clear my saved settings?

No, settings and app data persist in Library folders until you remove them separately.