How to Clear pip's Cache on Windows Using Command-Line Commands

The pip package manager for Python stores downloaded files in a cache on Windows. Users can inspect this cache's location and size using commands like 'py -m pip cache dir' and 'py -m pip cache info'. To free up space, the entire cache can be cleared with the command 'py -m pip cache purge'. Alternatively, specific cached packages can be targeted for removal individually without affecting installed software.
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