conda: Manage Packages and Isolated Environments

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Overview

Conda installs and manages binary packages, along with the environments that contain them. Its language-agnostic approach makes it useful not only for Python projects, but also for software with compiled libraries and other non-Python dependencies.

Instead of sharing one set of installed packages across projects, users can create separate environments and activate the one they need. Conda is commonly included in distributions such as Miniforge and Anaconda, and can also be used in other systems.

Key Features

Installs and updates binary packages through the command line.
Creates isolated environments with their own package sets.
Supports packages and dependencies across programming languages.
Can manage packages that include C libraries and other compiled components.
Uses hard links by default when possible to reduce space used by environments.
Works across major operating systems and platforms.

Use Cases

Python developers can keep dependencies for separate projects from conflicting.
Data scientists and researchers can create environments for particular analyses or tools.
Teams working with compiled libraries can manage those dependencies alongside language packages.
Users of Miniforge or Anaconda can install and manage packages in their distribution.

Project Facts

Language: Python
License: NOASSERTION
Stars: 7.5k
Forks: 2.2k
Topics: conda, package-management, python
Archived: No

Getting Started

Start with a minimal installer such as Miniconda or Miniforge, then create and activate an environment:

conda create --name my-project
conda activate my-project

See the README and official documentation for package installation, configuration, and more details.

Alternatives

asdf: asdf manages versions of language runtimes and tools, while conda installs packages and creates isolated environments, including non-Python dependencies.

Considerations

Conda is a package manager, not a standalone installer distribution. The project recommends bootstrapping it with Miniconda or Miniforge, or using Anaconda Distribution.
Package availability depends on the configured channels. The README describes adding channels when packages are hosted outside the defaults.
The repository lists its license as NOASSERTION, so verify licensing details for your intended use.