After completing the download, you can safely remove the `.cache/huggingface/` folder if you no longer need it. However, be aware that re-running your script without this folder may result in longer recovery times, as metadata will be lost. Rest assured that your local data will remain intact and unaffected.  
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Don't worry about the `.cache/huggingface/` folder when committing changes to the Hub! This folder is automatically ignored by both `git` and [`upload_folder`].  
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