What is “PyTorch models” on a Mac?

Model weights downloaded by PyTorch. (~/.cache/torch)

PyTorch models on Mac: what it is and whether you can delete it

Q: Can I delete “PyTorch models”?

It depends: review it before deleting. It can be deleted, but it may hold something you want to keep (settings, downloaded models, data). Delete only what you no longer use.

~/.cache/torch

It depends: review it before deleting

It can be deleted, but it may hold something you want to keep (settings, downloaded models, data). Delete only what you no longer use.

What it is

Model weights downloaded by PyTorch.

Category: AI models · DiskSpace AI verdict: Review

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By emptying the folder's contents (the folder stays).

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