How to change PyCharm Helpers path for remote interpreter in newer IDE version?
I used to be able to change the path to “.pycharm_helpers” directory on the remote host. But since updated to PyCharm version 2023.1 Pro I'm unable to do it anymore and the default location on the remote host is "/home/<username>`. The space in `/home` is extremely limited and I must change the path. What is the work around this issue or I can still change the path in the settings?
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This post helped me: https://youtrack.jetbrains.com/issue/PY-59543/Custom-location-for-PyCharm-helpers-on-the-remote-host
The workaround is to modify the pycharm helpers path in: C:\Users\<user>\AppData\Roaming\JetBrains\PyCharm2023.1\options\jdk.table.xml
Look for your remote interpreter name under "<jdk><name> tag, then scroll down to <additional> tag and modify the path under HELPERS_PATH.
On my Mac, the path for the xml is: “/Users/<user>/Library/Application Support/JetBrains/PyCharm2023.3/options/jdk.table.xml”