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Clear MindNode Cache on Mac

Clearing the MindNode cache removes temporary data that the app rebuilds on its own, and your mind maps stay untouched. Use the app's own option first if it has one, and only go to Finder if it does not. Expect a slightly slower first launch afterwards.

Last updated: October 31, 20262 min read

Clear the MindNode cache without guessing

MindNode 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: MindNode
Typical data size: 100 MB – 1 GB
Category: Notes & Writing
File Location: ~/Library/Containers/com.mindnode.MindNode

MindNode cache folders you can clear

MindNode has no separate cache folder. Its folders hold settings and your own data, so there is nothing to clear safely by hand.

What the MindNode cache holds

Specific to MindNode

The sandboxed data folder for MindNode holds settings, autosaves and caches. Your maps are not stored there, since each one is a separate file in iCloud Drive or wherever you chose. Clearing helps when the app feels sluggish or shows content that looks out of date. Its data typically takes up 100 MB – 1 GB, and only the cache part is worth targeting.

What happens after you clear the MindNode cache

The cache rebuilds the next time you open the app, so the first start may be slower than usual. Settings and autosaves stay in place, and your mind maps are unaffected. Paid features are bought through the App Store and restore with the same Apple Account, so you do not need to buy anything again.

Confirm your mind maps are saved in iCloud Drive or another location you chose.Open MindNode's settings first and check for a cache-clearing option.Quit the app before removing any cache files from its sandbox folder.Reopen MindNode and check that your maps and purchases are still there.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes.

Will clearing the cache reset my settings?

No. Settings and autosaves stay in place, because only the cache is rebuilt.

Do I have to sign in again after clearing?

Paid features restore with the same Apple Account you used to buy them, so you only need that account, not a new purchase.