Is Cursor Cache Safe to Delete?
Yes, Cursor's cache is safe to delete. Your projects and settings are stored separately.
Side effects: Cursor may need to re-index your projects and re-download extensions.
What is ~/Library/Application Support/Cursor?
Cursor stores cache data including indexed code and extension files. Your actual projects and workspace settings are stored elsewhere, so deleting this cache won't affect your work.
Is it safe to delete?
Yes — ~/Library/Application Support/Cursor is generally safe to delete. The data in this folder is temporary and will be recreated by the application when needed.
Before deleting, make sure:
- You don't have any important unsaved work in the related application
- You're not in the middle of a critical task that might need this cached data
- You understand that initial load times may be slower after deletion
What happens after deletion?
Cursor may need to re-index your projects and re-download extensions. The folder will be recreated automatically by the application when needed. This process is typically seamless but may take some time depending on the amount of data that needs to be regenerated.
How to delete it
Use MacMop
MacMop finds this folder automatically and lets you delete it safely with one click.
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rm -rf ~/Library/Application Support/CursorWarning: This command permanently deletes the folder. Double-check the path before running.
Finder
- Open Finder
- Press ⌘ + Shift + G (Go to Folder)
- Paste:
~/Library/Application Support/Cursor - Move the folder to Trash
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