The short answer
Usually, after a check. Might hold something you care about. Look inside before removing it.
What is it?
LM Studio, a desktop app for running language models locally, keeps downloaded models in ~/.lmstudio/models, grouped in one folder per publisher. Models are mostly GGUF or MLX files, typically a few GB to tens of GB each.
Downloaded models, grouped by publisher. They can be downloaded again from LM Studio.
What happens if you delete it?
Deleted models can be downloaded again from LM Studio’s model search, as long as they are still published.
How to remove it properly
In LM Studio, open My Models and delete the models you no longer use. Quit LM Studio before removing folders by hand.
From the app itself: Remove from LM Studio > My Models.
Before you delete it
Models you added yourself (sideloaded or converted) may not be available to download again.
How MoreRoom helps
MoreRoom recognises this item and labels it “Review first”: it shows what’s inside, its size and last use, so you can decide. Nothing is removed without your say, and everything goes to the Trash first, with Undo.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to delete LM Studio models on Mac?
Usually, after a check. Might hold something you care about. Look inside before removing it. Deleted models can be downloaded again from LM Studio’s model search, as long as they are still published.
Will LM Studio models come back after I delete it?
Yes. Deleted models can be downloaded again from LM Studio’s model search, as long as they are still published.
How do I remove LM Studio models properly?
In LM Studio, open My Models and delete the models you no longer use. Quit LM Studio before removing folders by hand.