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One-click OpenClaw complete uninstall on Mac
Remove OpenClaw app bundles, caches, configs, saves, and launcher binaries with an explicit review-first and Trash-first workflow.
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OpenClaw complete uninstall on Mac: remove app files, caches, configs, and saves
Deleting only the app bundle often leaves behind OpenClaw caches, preferences, launcher binaries, and user data. This guide covers a one-click complete uninstall flow with safety guardrails.
Where storage typically grows
- OpenClaw can leave files in app bundles, user caches, preferences, and config paths after manual uninstall.
- Residual launcher binaries and support files are spread across multiple allowed roots.
- Manual Finder cleanup is easy to miss and hard to verify end-to-end.
Paths covered by Free Mac Space
- /Applications/OpenClaw.app
- ~/Library/Application Support/OpenClaw
- ~/Library/Caches/OpenClaw
- ~/Library/Preferences/org.openclaw.plist
- ~/.config/openclaw
- /usr/local/bin/openclaw
Recommended workflow
1.
Open Quick Actions and choose OpenClaw Complete Uninstall.
2.
Review the preview list of detected paths before confirming.
3.
Run uninstall and move matched items to Trash first.
4.
Check cleanup summary and local audit trail to verify results.
Safety boundary
Only OpenClaw-related paths inside approved roots are eligible. Strong protected paths and out-of-root resolutions are blocked by validation.
FAQ
What exactly is removed in OpenClaw complete uninstall?+
The flow targets detected OpenClaw app files, caches, configs, saves, and launcher binaries in approved roots, then moves them to Trash.
What if no OpenClaw files are found?+
The app returns a clear no-target result so you know nothing was removed and no destructive action occurred.
Can I recover by mistake?+
Yes. Standard cleanup actions are Trash-first, so recently moved OpenClaw items can be restored from Trash if needed.