What is “Old Claude Code versions” on a Mac?

The Claude app downloads every new Claude Code version but only uses the latest. (~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude-code/ )

Old Claude Code versions on Mac: what it is and whether you can delete it

Q: Can I delete “Old Claude Code versions”?

Yes, you can delete it without losing anything. It recreates itself: the tool that created it makes it again when needed. At most, the next time takes a little longer.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude-code/<old versions>

Yes, you can delete it without losing anything

It recreates itself: the tool that created it makes it again when needed. At most, the next time takes a little longer.

What it is

The Claude app downloads every new Claude Code version but only uses the latest.

Category: AI apps and tools · DiskSpace AI verdict: Recreates itself

How to free the space

By deleting it (to the Trash).

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It tells you how much it takes on your Mac, what it is and whether you can delete it. It only selects what recreates itself, and your files are kept 7 days in case you change your mind.

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