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”
Editing HELPERS_PATH in `<additional ASSOCIATED_PROJECT_PATH="." SDK_UUID="…" INTERPRETER_PATH="…" HELPERS_PATH="" … >` doesn't work in PyCharm 2025.3.2.1, the setting is ignored and written as an empty string at exit.
Hi Bjorn
Would you try to do the interpreter modification while the IDE is shutdown ?
Does the setting persist in that case?
Kind regards,