Utilities
Can I delete Raycast from my Mac?
Yes, you can delete Raycast from your Mac. Deleting the application alone does not remove your personal data folders, though you will lose access to the utility's functionality.
See how much space Raycast really takes before you decide
Raycast 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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- Raycast
- Typical data size
- 200 MB – 2 GB
- Category
- Utilities
- File Location
~/Library/Application Support/com.raycast.macos
What happens when you delete Raycast
Specific to Raycast
Cloud Sync and AI features remain tied to your account, but snippets, quicklinks, clipboard history, and AI chats live in an encrypted local database within ~/Library/Application Support/com.raycast.macos. Because this database stores almost everything together, you cannot pick out individual files manually. Your installed extensions and their code stay in a separate config folder. Total data usage typically ranges from 200 MB – 2 GB.
Where your Raycast data lives
These folders hold your own Raycast data. Deleting the app leaves them in place; removing them is what actually deletes it.
- Account and sync
- A Raycast account is optional for local use; Cloud Sync and AI features are tied to the account.
- License
- Raycast is free for core features; Pro features are a subscription linked to your Raycast account.
- Your files
- Snippets, quicklinks, clipboard history and AI chats are kept in an encrypted local database unless Cloud Sync is on.
Risks of removing Raycast
If you do not use Cloud Sync, all locally stored history and snippets are lost unless you export them first. Users with a Pro subscription should note that the subscription is linked to the account and must be canceled separately. Removing the app without backing up means losing custom hotkeys and configuration settings stored in the local database.
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How to delete Raycast completely
Quit Raycast, move it to the Trash, then remove what it left in ~/Library/Application Support/com.raycast.macos. The full step-by-step guide:
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- Keep it or cancelCancel in your App Store settings at least 24 hours before the trial ends and you won't be charged.
After the free trial, Pro costs $39.99 per year in your country's App Store; cancel any time.