# Joplin Uninstall Script for Linux

This is an unofficial uninstallation script for the **Joplin Desktop Application** on Linux. 

## Description
The official Joplin installation method uses a shell script (`Joplin_install_and_update.sh`) that downloads the AppImage and sets up desktop integration. However, there is no official "uninstall" script provided by the developers.

This utility fills that gap by cleanly removing the application binaries, the desktop entry, and the application icon from your system.

## Usage

1. **Download the script** or create a file named `uninstall_joplin.sh` and paste the code into it.
2. **Make the script executable**:
   ```bash
   chmod +x uninstall_joplin.sh
   ```
3. **Run the script**:
   ```bash
   ./uninstall_joplin.sh
   ```

## What this script removes
The script targets the default paths used by the official installation script:
- **Application Folder:** `~/.joplin` (Contains the AppImage and version info)
- **Desktop Entry:** `~/.local/share/applications/appimagekit-joplin.desktop` (Removes Joplin from your app menu)
- **Application Icon:** `~/.local/share/icons/hicolor/512x512/apps/joplin.png`

## Important: User Data & Settings
**This script does NOT delete your notes or configuration.** 

To ensure that users do not accidentally lose their data, the following directories are **preserved**:
- `~/.config/joplin`
- `~/.config/joplin-desktop`

If you wish to perform a complete "factory reset" and delete all your local notes and settings, you can manually run:
```bash
rm -rf ~/.config/joplin ~/.config/joplin-desktop
```

## Disclaimer
This script is **not** officially affiliated with the Joplin project. Use it at your own risk. Always make sure to have a backup of your notes before performing system cleanups.

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*Contributed by arentro*