pip folder
Path pattern: */Users/*/AppData/Local/pip
Stores Python pip package downloads and related cache data for reuse during later installations.
At a glance
- Safe to delete?
- Allow Clean
Can be cleaned. The app may rebuild some of it later.
- Move to another drive?
- Recommended
It can be moved to another drive, with a junction left at the original path.
Why
Package caches can become large and are safely rebuildable.
- Category
- Cache
- Source
- Written with AI assistance. Double-check before deleting anything important.
- Last updated
Safe to clean
AiCleanDisk Pro can clean this folder for you in one click. Files go to the Recycle Bin by default, so the cleanup is reversible. You can run it regularly to keep your drive tidy.
Can I move it to another drive?
Yes, this folder is a good candidate to move to another drive.
Folder migration and AI analysis on non-system drives are Pro features.