claude-code-uninstaller

🥈Silver

Claude Code Uninstaller removes both npm and native binary installations of Anthropic's Claude Code. It benefits operations teams managing development environments. The script connects to npm and system-level binaries, ensuring complete cleanup.

4380Updated 1mo ago

Intermediate30min to implementautomation

Saves ~45 min per use

Quick InstallView Source

git clone https://github.com/burakdede/claude-code-uninstaller.git

Works with:

Claude

Overview

About This Skill

How to Use

["Run the script with elevated privileges if installed system-wide: `sudo claude-code-uninstaller`","For npm installations, ensure Node.js is in your PATH before running","After execution, restart your terminal/shell to clear cached PATH variables","Use the `--dry-run` flag first to preview what will be deleted: `claude-code-uninstaller --dry-run`","Check system logs (e.g., `journalctl -xe`) if any processes fail to terminate"]

Setup & Installation

Quick Install

No install command available. Check the GitHub repository for manual installation instructions.

Alternative Install (Git Clone)

git clone https://github.com/burakdede/claude-code-uninstaller

Requirements

Claude Code or compatible AI agent
Works with: Claude

Quick Start Guide

Install the Skill

Copy the install command above and run it in your terminal.

Open Your AI Agent

Launch Claude Code, Cursor, or your preferred AI coding agent.

Try It Out

Use the prompt template or examples below to test the skill.

Customize

Adapt the skill to your specific use case and workflow.

Usage Examples

Prompt Template

Uninstall all instances of Anthropic's Claude Code from this system. Remove both npm-installed and native binary installations. Verify removal by checking [PATH_VARIABLES] and [NPM_GLOBAL_PATH]. Provide a summary of deleted files and directories. If any remnants are found, suggest manual cleanup steps.

Example Output

```
Claude Code Uninstallation Report
================================
1. Detected npm installation at /usr/local/lib/node_modules/claude-code
   - Deleted: 123 files (8.4 MB)
   - Removed: 1 symlink in /usr/local/bin/claude
2. Native binary found at /opt/claude-code/bin/claude
   - Deleted: 45 files (12.1 MB)
   - Removed: 1 desktop entry at /usr/share/applications/claude-code.desktop
3. System PATH checks:
   - /usr/local/bin: Clean
   - /opt/claude-code/bin: Removed from PATH
   - /home/user/.claude: Not found (user data preserved)

Manual cleanup required:
- Check /etc/environment for lingering PATH entries
- Verify no systemd services are running (e.g., 'systemctl --user list-units | grep claude')

Total reclaimed space: 20.5 MB
```