How to Uninstall Kodi Repositories the Right Way

To uninstall a Kodi repository, open Add-ons > My add-ons > Add-on repository, select the repository, open its information page, and choose Uninstall. If you also want to clear a saved URL from Kodi’s File Manager, remove that separately. The URL, repository add-on, and add-ons installed from it are different things.

Repository, source, and add-on: what changes?

A repository is itself a Kodi add-on that lets Kodi browse and update other add-ons. A source is a saved location or URL you may have added in File Manager so Kodi can find a repository ZIP file. An add-on is the extension you installed, such as a skin or media tool.

Uninstalling a repository removes that repository add-on. It does not automatically remove every add-on you previously installed from it. Those add-ons may remain installed, but they may stop receiving updates from that repository. Removing a saved source URL alone does not uninstall the repository.

Before you uninstall a repository

Identify the exact repository name and review any add-ons you still use. If you rely on an add-on installed from that repository, removing it may affect future updates. Its runtime dependencies are separate, so review those before cleaning them up. Keep the Kodi Add-on repository that comes with Kodi; it is the official repository used for official add-ons.

If you are unsure, leave the repository installed until you have checked the add-ons you rely on. Avoid deleting folders in Kodi’s profile by hand: doing so can remove data or leave Kodi’s records out of sync.

How to uninstall one Kodi repository

1. From Kodi’s Home screen, open Add-ons.
2. If the Add-on browser appears, select the open-box icon in the upper-left corner, then choose My add-ons. If Kodi opens the manager directly, select My add-ons there.
3. Choose Add-on repository to see installed repositories. Highlight the third-party repository you intend to remove.
4. Open its information page, select Uninstall, and confirm the prompt. The control’s position can vary with your skin and screen size.
5. Return to the repository list and check that the selected repository is gone. Review your remaining add-ons separately if your goal is to remove them too.

The Kodi Add-on Manager documentation describes My add-ons as the place to manage installed add-ons, including repository add-ons. Kodi’s Settings/System/Add-ons and File Manager pages are marked updated for v22; menu names and icon placement can still vary across versions and skins.

Remove a saved File Manager source

Do this only if you also want to remove a URL or path you previously saved for browsing to a ZIP file. From the Home screen, open Settings (the gear), then File manager. Highlight the saved source entry, open its context menu (right-click, the device’s menu button, or the equivalent control), choose Remove source, and confirm.

This removes the saved File Manager entry; it is not the repository uninstall step. If the repository still appears under My add-ons > Add-on repository, return there and uninstall it separately.

What if the repository will not uninstall?

• You cannot find it: Check My add-ons > Add-on repository. Removing its File Manager source does not remove the installed repository.
• The Uninstall option is missing: Confirm you opened the repository’s information page, not just its list entry. Do not force removal by deleting profile folders.
• You want to clean up dependencies: In Settings > System > Add-ons, open Manage dependencies. Kodi marks dependencies that are no longer required as Orphaned; the Kodi documentation says these are safe to uninstall. Leave dependencies that are still in use.
• You want to remove several repositories: Repeat the steps for each one. Kodi’s Add-on Manager is the safer route; a factory reset is unnecessary for ordinary cleanup.

Frequently asked questions

Will uninstalling a repository delete add-ons I installed from it?

Do not assume so. Add-ons are managed separately, so check My add-ons and uninstall any extensions you no longer want. Add-ons that remain may no longer receive updates from the removed repository.

Will removing repositories fix Kodi buffering?

There is no reliable reason to expect repository cleanup to fix buffering. Remove repositories to clear clutter or stop using a source you no longer trust; troubleshoot playback and network issues separately.

Do I have to remove the source URL?

No. Remove it only if you want to clear that saved File Manager shortcut. It is separate from uninstalling the repository.

Kodi documentation

• Kodi Wiki: Add-on Manager
• Kodi Wiki: Add-on repositories
• Kodi Wiki: Add-on settings and dependencies
• Kodi Wiki: File Manager