Issue #2878 is still an issue (Can't remove library using IDE library manger GUI) about arduino-ide HOT 3 CLOSED

Also, there is a an inconsistency and bug in the library manager in that sketch->include can find a library but search can not. And because search cannot find the library I can't uninstall it using the library manager.

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Another comment on this topic of removing libraries and why users should be allowed to remove any library in sketchbook/libraries

Obviously I can use a file manager.
Been doing that for more than 12 years in Arduino and with the current library manager remove library implementation I will still have to use a file manager. Ok, no big deal for me.
But over the years I've seen seen less technical users & newbies make a total wreck of their sketchbook/libraries directory using a combination of manual installs, zip installs and now network installs.
And due to the goofy way the IDE does Arduino "library" searches and using of the include path, they can end up with a situation where sketches will no longer build.
The only way to fix things is to clean up their sketchbook/libraries directory.

The issue now, even with this added library removal capability is there is no way to fully do that using just the IDE GUI.
I see that is problematic.

IMO, even a novice user should be able to clean up his sketchbook/libraries directory which means having the ability to remove any/all libraries under sketchbook/libraries using the IDE library manager GUI.
As of today that simply is not possible.

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Thanks for your suggestion @bperrybap but we are satisfied with the current behavior of Arduino Library Manager and an uninstall capability for libraries not distributed via Library Manager will not be provided.

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