# `@lerna/clean` > Remove the node_modules directory from all packages Install [lerna](https://www.npmjs.com/package/lerna) for access to the `lerna` CLI. ## Usage ```sh $ lerna clean ``` Remove the `node_modules` directory from all packages. `lerna clean` accepts all [filter flags](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@lerna/filter-options), as well as `--yes`. > `lerna clean` does not remove modules from the root `node_modules` directory, even if you have the `--hoist` option enabled.