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3 Ways to Remove All Packages Installed by Pip
Pip uninstall all is used for removing packages and dependencies
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Over time, as you work on various Python projects, your environment may become cluttered with multiple packages. So, using pip to uninstall all packages can help resolve it.
Therefore, we will explore ways to remove all packages installed by pip to have a clean Python environment. Also, we have a detailed guide about how toinstall pip on macOSin simple steps.
What is pip?
Pip is a package management system for installing and managing software packages written in Python. It stands for Pip Installs Packages or Pip Installs Python. Pip is the standard package installer for Python and is widely used in the Python community.
Here are some of the main functions of pip:
What does pip uninstall do?
As its name says, pip uninstall is in charge of uninstalling Python packages. However, it can’t remove the following:
How can I pip uninstall all packages in Windows?
1. Uninstall the individual package
Using the command above will uninstall the particular package name entered. Note: substitute the package name with the individual package you want to remove.
You can read our guide about how to fixCommand Prompt not workingon your PC.
2. Remove all packages
Adding the pip freeze command will remove all packages installed on your system by pip.
3. Remove all packages using use xargs
You can only individually remove packages installed from VCS (version control systems). Thus, you will have to exclude them before the command can run.
In conclusion, check our detailed guide about resolvingPIP not recognized in PyCharm terminuson Windows OS. Also, we have a complete guide onVisual Studio vs PyCharmto help you decide which IDE is best for your next project.
Should you have further questions or suggestions regarding this guide, kindly drop them in the comments section.
Henderson Jayden Harper
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Passionate about technology, Crypto, software, Windows, and everything computer-related, he spends most of his time developing new skills and learning more about the tech world.
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Henderson Jayden Harper
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Passionate about technology, Crypto, software, Windows, and everything computer-related, he spends most of his time developing new skills.
