How to Uninstall JupyterLab

JupyterLab is a popular web-based interactive development environment. Sometimes, you may need to uninstall it. This guide will help you remove it properly.

Why Uninstall JupyterLab?

You might want to uninstall JupyterLab for several reasons. Maybe you're switching to another IDE or need a clean reinstall. Whatever the reason, follow these steps.

Uninstall JupyterLab Using pip

The easiest way to uninstall JupyterLab is using pip, Python's package manager. Open your terminal or command prompt and run:

pip uninstall jupyterlab

Confirm the uninstallation when prompted. This removes the main JupyterLab package.

Remove JupyterLab Dependencies

JupyterLab installs many dependencies. To remove them all, use:

pip uninstall jupyterlab jupyter_core jupyter_client notebook

This ensures a more complete removal. You might also need to uninstall related packages like ipykernel or ipywidgets.

Uninstall JupyterLab on Windows

On Windows, you might need to check these locations:

• Program Files
• AppData folders
• Start menu shortcuts

Delete any remaining JupyterLab files manually if needed.

Uninstall JupyterLab on macOS

For macOS users, check these locations:

• /Applications
• ~/Library
• /usr/local/bin

Use the terminal to remove any leftover files.

Uninstall JupyterLab on Linux

Linux users can use their package manager. For example, on Ubuntu:

sudo apt remove jupyterlab

Also check ~/.local and /usr/local for remaining files.

Verify JupyterLab Uninstallation

To confirm JupyterLab is removed, run:

jupyter --version

If you get a "command not found" error, JupyterLab is successfully uninstalled.

Clean Up Python Environment

After uninstalling, consider cleaning your Python environment. You might want to uninstall Jupyter Notebook as well if you don't need it.

Reinstall JupyterLab (Optional)

If you want to reinstall JupyterLab later, simply run:

pip install jupyterlab

This will install the latest version with all dependencies.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues, try these steps:

• Use pip list to find all installed packages
• Check for multiple Python installations
• Use virtual environments for cleaner management

For similar package removals, see our guides on uninstalling PyAutoGUI or removing Flask.

Conclusion

Uninstalling JupyterLab is straightforward with pip. Remember to remove dependencies and check system folders for leftovers. This ensures a clean removal.

Always verify the uninstallation was successful. If you need JupyterLab again, reinstalling is simple. For other Python package removals, check our related guides.