Tidy MacThe pkgs folder is conda’s package cache: every package archive and unpacked package conda has downloaded. Environments link to it, but conda’s own clean command only removes what no environment needs. Use it before deleting anything by hand.
Location: ~/miniconda3/pkgs · ~/anaconda3/pkgs · ~/.conda/pkgs
What’s inside
- Downloaded .conda and .tar.bz2 archives
- Unpacked packages
- Index cache
The conda way
conda clean --allThis removes unused packages, tarballs and index caches, and leaves anything your environments use.
Find every folder like this on your Mac
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Frequently asked questions
Can I delete miniconda3/pkgs · anaconda3/pkgs?
Safe: Your Mac or your apps recreate this automatically. Removing it won’t lose anything you made. The pkgs folder is conda’s package cache: every package archive and unpacked package conda has downloaded. Environments link to it, but conda’s own clean command only removes what no environment needs. Use it before deleting anything by hand.
Where is miniconda3/pkgs · anaconda3/pkgs on my Mac?
~/miniconda3/pkgs · ~/anaconda3/pkgs · ~/.conda/pkgs. In Finder choose Go › Go to Folder and paste the path.
How big does miniconda3/pkgs · anaconda3/pkgs get?
Usually 2 – 30 GB.