Notes & Writing
How to Completely Uninstall MindNode on Mac
To uninstall MindNode, quit the app and drag it from the Applications folder to the Trash. Because it is a document-based application, removing the app alone does not delete your mind maps or system support folders.
Remove MindNode and everything it leaves behind
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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- MindNode
- Typical data size
- 100 MB – 1 GB
- Category
- Notes & Writing
- File Location
~/Library/Containers/com.mindnode.MindNode
Manual cleanup steps
- Quit the app completely (⌘+Q in the menu bar).
- Move MindNode from the Applications folder to the Trash.
- Remove the folders MindNode left behind, listed in the table below.
- Empty the Trash to free up the space.
Everything MindNode keeps on your Mac
2 locations. Tick each one as you remove it; back up anything marked as your data first.
Locations are the standard macOS folders MindNode uses; some appear only after you use the matching feature.
What MindNode leaves behind
Specific to MindNode
Dragging the app to the Trash leaves behind sandboxed data, including settings, autosaves, and caches. These are stored in folders like ~/Library/Containers/com.mindnode.MindNode, along with a macOS-created sandbox script folder. This residual data typically occupies 100 MB – 1 GB. Your actual mind map files remain untouched in iCloud Drive or your chosen local directory.
- License
- MindNode paid features are bought through the App Store and restore with the same Apple Account.
Preparing to remove MindNode
Before deletion, ensure all work is synced to iCloud Drive or Documents. Since the app is document-based, you should manually back up any custom assets. You do not need to deactivate your license, as paid features are linked to your Apple Account and restore automatically upon reinstallation.
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By hand or with OptiClear
| By hand | With OptiClear | |
|---|---|---|
| Places to check | 2 folders, one by one | One scan |
| File sizes | You look them up yourself | Shown for every item |
| Removing the wrong thing | Easy to delete the wrong folder | Goes to the Trash first, so it can be restored |
| Cost | Free | Scan is free; cleaning needs Pro (yearly plan has a 7-day free trial) |
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