How do I remove a local package installed with 'lein install'?

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Leiningen offers the ability to add a project to the local repository, the help text is:

> lein help install
Install jar and pom to the local repository; typically ~/.m2.

Cautious of making a mess while experimenting, is there a way within Leiningen of managing the local repository? And removing packages installed by mistake?

For Maven, I did find this question and answer - which suggests deleting files, is that the best way? (And anything to be careful of if deleting manually?)

Actually this may come in handy https://stackoverflow.com/a/36698590/2568352 — Sus, Jun 18 '17 at 22:54
@Sus That's a good idea, and probably a better fit for my use case! I'd be still be interested if there was an elegant way to manage the local repository though. — matt_t_gregg, Jun 18 '17 at 23:33
... although you still need to 'lein install' using checkouts. :-( :-) — matt_t_gregg, Jun 19 '17 at 00:39

score 12 · Accepted Answer · answered Jun 19 '17 at 08:46

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Just delete the relevant files under ~/.m2; there's nothing to fear... (but fear itself)

Lein uses ~/.m2 for storing all dependencies locally

answered Jun 19 '17 at 08:46

Chen Fisher

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How do I remove a local package installed with 'lein install'?

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