How-To: Using Anaconda - Remove a Channel in a Virtual Conda Environment via Command Line Interface

Question

How do I remove a channel in a virtual conda environment from the Command Line?

 

Answer

Note:  To activate an environment from the command line, see "How-To: Using Anaconda - Activate a Virtual Conda Environment via Command Line Interface"

1. From the Anaconda Prompt or Terminal command line (CLI) in an active virtual conda environment, enter "conda config --remove channels <channel_name>".

Example channel: pkgs/main

command prompt window in venv_3_13 virtual environment with "conda config --remove channels pkgs/main" as an example

 

2. Enter "conda config --show channels" to list channels in order of priority. Example channel was removed from the list.

Anaconda Prompt with "conda config --show channels" command.

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