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Can I delete Warp from my Mac?

Yes, you can delete it

You can delete Warp from your Mac without losing cloud-synced content, but local history and custom files remain unless you remove them. Since the app is free to use, deletion is safe provided you have exported any local workflows or themes you wish to keep.

Last updated: October 31, 20263 min read

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Application: Warp
Typical data size: 200 MB – 2 GB
Category: Developer Tools
File Location: ~/Library/Application Support/dev.warp.Warp-Stable

What you lose and keep when removing Warp

Specific to Warp

Uninstalling the application does not erase your personal data; files in ~/.warp and local session history stay on your drive. Your Warp Drive notebooks and team content are tied to your account, so they remain accessible if you sign in elsewhere. However, unsynced command history and local blocks are lost if you also delete the support folder. The app typically uses 200 MB – 2 GB of space, which is reclaimed only after you manually remove these directories.

Where your Warp data lives

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

~/Library/Application Support/dev.warp.Warp-Stable App data · command history, blocks and local Warp data Back up first: your data~/.warp App data · themes, workflows and launch configurations Back up first: your data

Account and sync: Warp can be used with a Warp account; Warp Drive items and team content are tied to that account.
License: Warp is free to use; AI features and team plans are paid subscriptions tied to the Warp account.
Your files: Custom themes, workflows and launch configurations are plain files in ~/.warp.

Preparation before deleting Warp

Before quitting the app, verify that all essential Warp Drive items are synced to your account or exported locally. You should copy any custom themes and launch configurations from the .warp directory if you plan to reuse them. If you have a paid subscription for AI features or team plans, ensure you sign out and cancel the plan to avoid unnecessary charges. Deleting the app bundle alone leaves these user-created files intact until you specifically remove them.

Verify Warp Drive workflows and notebooks are synced or exported.Copy custom themes and configurations from the .warp folder.Sign out and cancel any paid AI or team subscriptions.Quit the application before removing its data folders.

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How to delete Warp completely

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

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Frequently asked questions

Will deleting Warp 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 need to deactivate a license before uninstalling?

No license deactivation is required because Warp is free to use, though you should cancel any paid subscriptions tied to your account.

Will my local command history be recoverable after deletion?

Only if you back up the local support folder first; otherwise, that specific history is permanently lost when you remove the data.