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Clear Hyper Cache on Mac

To clear the Hyper cache, quit the app and move three cache folders to the Trash: Cache, Code Cache and GPUCache. The app rebuilds them automatically, so the next launch is simply a little slower.

Last updated: October 31, 20262 min read

Clear the Hyper cache without guessing

Hyper data usually takes 100 MB – 1 GB on a Mac. The free scan shows the exact size on your Mac before you change anything.

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

Hyper cache folders you can clear

These folders are rebuilt automatically, so removing them does not touch your own files.

~/Library/Application Support/Hyper/Cache Cache · Hyper web content cache Yes, rebuilt automatically~/Library/Application Support/Hyper/Code Cache Cache · compiled JavaScript cache Yes, rebuilt automatically~/Library/Application Support/Hyper/GPUCache Cache · GPU shader cache Yes, rebuilt automatically

Locations are the standard macOS folders Hyper uses; some appear only after you use the matching feature.

What the Hyper cache holds and when clearing helps

Specific to Hyper

These three folders hold temporary copies of web content, compiled JavaScript and GPU shader data, which the app creates so it loads faster. Clearing them can help with display glitches, garbled text or a noticeably slow start. Your configuration file and plugins are stored elsewhere, so they are not part of the cache. Never remove the whole support folder, because it also contains your own data.

What happens after you clear the Hyper cache

Your settings and plugins stay exactly as they were, and nothing needs reinstalling. The cache folders are recreated as the app runs, so the first start may take a little longer. Nothing in these folders is your configuration, so you should not need to set anything up again.

Open Hyper's settings and look for a cache option first.If there is none, quit Hyper completely before touching any folders.Open Hyper's support folder in Application Support using Finder's Go to Folder.Drag Cache, Code Cache and GPUCache to the Trash, then reopen the app.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. Folders marked “Yes, rebuilt automatically” are rebuilt automatically; removing them only makes the next start slower.

Can I get the cache back if the problem returns?

Yes, if the folders are still in the Trash, you can drag them back before emptying it.

Why is the first start slower after clearing?

The app is rebuilding its cache files, which happens automatically the first time it runs again.