How do I delete a Python virtual environment?

How do I delete a Python virtual environment?

To delete a Python virtual environment, you can simply remove the directory where it is located. For example, if your virtual environment is named 'venv', you can run rm -rf venv in your terminal.

Is there a safer way to do it?

Yes, you can deactivate the virtual environment first by running deactivate, and then remove the directory. This ensures that no processes are using it.

What if I created it with a different name?

No problem! Just replace 'venv' with the name of your virtual environment directory in the rm -rf command.

Can I delete it from a Python script?

Yes, you can use the shutil module in Python to remove the directory programmatically. Just make sure to import it and use shutil.rmtree('path_to_your_env').