Managing Python with PyEnv

pyenv.md

PyEnv

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Manage python versions

List Available Python Versions

pyenv install --list

Install a Specific Python Version

pyenv install 3.9.6

Set a Global Python Version

You can set a global Python version to be used in all shells by running

pyenv global <python_version>
pyenv global 3.9.6

Set a Local Python Version

You can set a local Python version for a specific directory by running

pyenv local <python_version>
pyenv local 3.9.6

List Installed Python Versions

pyenv versions

Use a Specific Python Version

Once you have installed multiple Python versions, you can switch between them using: pyenv global, pyenv local, or pyenv shell commands

pyenv global <python_version>   #sets the global Python version.
pyenv local <python_version>    #sets the local Python version for a specific directory.
pyenv shell <python_version>    #sets the Python version for the current shell session

Manage virtualenvs

Create a Pyenv Virtual Environment

pyenv virtualenv <python_version> <virtualenv_name>
pyenv virtualenv 3.12.0 myenv

List Pyenv Virtual Environments

pyenv virtualenvs

Activate a Pyenv Virtual Environment

pyenv activate myenv

Deactivate a Pyenv Virtual Environment

pyenv deactivate