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Can I delete Hyper from my Mac?

Yes, you can delete it

You can delete Hyper from your Mac because it is free and open source, so no license needs deactivating. The app does not sync settings to an account, meaning your custom configuration exists only on this machine. Deleting the application leaves your data folders intact, but you lose access to your terminal environment until you reinstall and restore them.

Last updated: October 31, 20263 min read

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Application: Hyper
Typical data size: 100 MB – 1 GB
Category: Developer Tools
File Location: ~/Library/Application Support/Hyper

What you lose and keep with Hyper

Specific to Hyper

Your personal configuration, including themes and plugins, resides in local files rather than a cloud account. If you remove the application, the executable is gone, but the data folders containing your .hyper.js file and plugins remain on your disk. Typical data usage ranges from 100 MB – 1 GB, mostly consisting of caches that rebuild automatically. You keep your own documents and settings until you manually delete those specific folders. Without the app, you cannot access your customized terminal interface, though the files themselves are not erased.

Where your Hyper data lives

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

~/Library/Application Support/Hyper App data · Electron caches and, on newer versions, .hyper.js and installed plugins Back up first: your data

License: Hyper is free and open source.
Your files: All configuration is in one .hyper.js file with plugins in a .hyper_plugins folder, either in your home folder or in Application Support/Hyper depending on the version.

Preparation before removing Hyper

Since configuration is entirely local, copying your .hyper.js file is the critical step to preserve your setup. Note down any installed plugins listed in that file so you can reinstall them later. Quit the app before attempting to remove any associated files to ensure a clean state. Your plugins and themes will not return automatically; you must manually restore the configuration file after reinstalling. This manual step is necessary because there is no cloud backup for these settings.

Copy your .hyper.js configuration file to a safe location.Note down all installed plugins listed in your configuration.Quit Hyper completely before removing the application.Verify your backup exists before deleting the app.

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How to delete Hyper completely

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

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Frequently asked questions

Will deleting Hyper 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 custom themes disappear if I just drag Hyper to the Trash?

No, the theme files remain in your library folders, but the app cannot load them until you reinstall and point it to the saved configuration.

Do I need to manually delete cache folders to save space?

No, the cache folders are rebuilt automatically by the app, so removing them is unnecessary unless you are completely wiping your user data.