How to Completely Uninstall OpenClaw on Windows, macOS, and WSL

This guide describes how to completely uninstall OpenClaw from Windows, macOS, and WSL environments.

Step 0: Identify Your Situation

If you only need to reset configuration, run openclaw reset. To remove the software entirely, proceed with the full uninstall steps.

Step 1: Open a Terminal

Windows:

Press Win + R, type cmd and press Enter.

Or open PowerShell from the Start menu.

If OpenClaw was installed inside WSL, first run wsl (or wsl -d Ubuntu for a specific distro) to enter the WSL environment.

macOS:

Open the Terminal application.

Or press Command + Space, type “Terminal”, and launch it.

Step 2: Run the Official Uninstall Command

Execute the following command and press Enter: openclaw uninstall --all --yes This command performs three actions: uninstall: removes the program. --all: deletes services, configuration files, databases, and other local data. --yes: automatically confirms prompts.

Important: Back up any workspace files (e.g., Markdown notes) before running the command, as --all permanently deletes them.

Dry‑Run (Preview)

To see what would be removed without making changes: openclaw uninstall --dry-run For a non‑interactive preview that prints the deletion plan:

openclaw uninstall --all --yes --non-interactive --dry-run

Step 3: Remove the CLI Tool

After the uninstall command finishes, the openclaw executable may still be present. Remove it according to the package manager you used:

npm global install: npm rm -g openclaw pnpm global install: pnpm remove -g openclaw bun global install:

bun remove -g openclaw

Step 4: Reboot and Clean Up API Keys

Restart your computer to terminate any lingering background processes.

If you stored API keys (e.g., OpenAI, Claude) in OpenClaw, revoke those keys on the provider’s website and generate new ones to prevent accidental usage and billing.

Final Notes

For the most up‑to‑date uninstall instructions, consult the official documentation:

Uninstall guide: https://docs.openclaw.ai/install/uninstall

CLI reference: https://docs.openclaw.ai/cli

CLI uninstall page: https://docs.openclaw.ai/cli/uninstall