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Uninstall (remove) R package with dependencies

Asked by Hannah Dyer Sep 3, 2025 1.3K views 12 answers
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How can you uninstall an R package along with its dependencies?  Sometimes unused packages clutter your environment, and removing them properly helps free up space and keep your R setup clean.

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Mia Wright

Answered on Sep 18, 2025

Now I know clearly that in R remove.packages() only removes the main package, not its dependencies. It also gives helpful tips using packages like pacman or manually identifying “orphaned” dependencies.


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