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Can I delete GitKraken from my Mac?

Yes, you can delete it

You can delete GitKraken from your Mac, but its data folders remain on your system. Removing the application binary does not erase your local profiles, settings, or cached files.

Last updated: November 1, 20262 min read

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

What you lose and what you keep when removing GitKraken

Specific to GitKraken

Your GitKraken account and paid plan remain active in the cloud, so you do not lose access to licensed features. However, local profiles and settings stored in ~/.gitkraken persist unless you manually delete that specific folder. The app's cache and Electron data also stay on your disk, taking up 500 MB – 5 GB of space. Your actual code repositories are unaffected because they live in their own project directories. If you delete only the app, you retain all local configurations and cached data until you remove those folders separately.

Where your GitKraken data lives

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

~/.gitkraken App data · profiles, settings and account data Back up first: your data

Account and sync: GitKraken uses a GitKraken account; paid features depend on that account plan.
License: GitKraken is free for public repositories; private repositories and team features need a paid plan.
Your files: Repositories stay in their own folders; profiles and settings are in ~/.gitkraken.

Prepare your account before deleting GitKraken

Deactivating your license requires the app to communicate with your account, so you should sign out before removal. This step ensures your paid plan is properly released for use on another device if needed. You should also revoke any linked GitHub or GitLab tokens within the application to maintain security. If you have unsynced local branches or stashes, push them to your remote repository now. Doing this prevents losing work that exists only on this Mac and is not yet in the cloud.

Push local branches and stashes to remote repositories.Sign out of your GitKraken account inside the app.Remove linked GitHub or GitLab tokens if unused.Quit the application before removing any data folders.

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How to delete GitKraken completely

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

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Frequently asked questions

Will deleting GitKraken 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.

Do I lose my paid license if I delete the app?

No, your license is tied to your GitKraken account, not the installed application. You can reactivate it by signing in again later.

Will I lose my local project history if I uninstall?

No, your repositories and their commit history remain in their own folders. Uninstalling the app does not touch your code directories.