While installing XGBoost is a breeze with pip, there may be times when you need to uninstall it from your system.
Fortunately, uninstalling XGBoost is just as straightforward as installing it. With a single pip command, you can cleanly remove XGBoost from your Python environment.
pip uninstall xgboost
If you encounter permission issues while running the uninstall command, try running it with sudo:
sudo pip uninstall xgboost
If you installed XGBoost within a virtual environment, be sure to activate the environment before running the uninstall command to ensure you’re removing it from the correct location.
To verify that XGBoost has been successfully uninstalled, try importing it in a Python script:
import xgboost
If you see an ImportError or ModuleNotFoundError, congratulations! You’ve successfully uninstalled XGBoost.
By following these simple steps, you can easily remove XGBoost when it’s no longer needed, keeping your Python environment clean and clutter-free.