johnhenry / conda-init

initialize conda

Conda Init

A small script that creates minimal conda environment files initialized with name and python version.

Useful for running multiple python projects on the same computer.

Includes versions for bash (mac/linux) and powershell (windows).

Installation

1. Clone this repository and move into the directory

git clone [e-mail]:johnhenry/conda-init.git
cd conda-init

2. Run the appropriate installation script

   • bash:

   bash ./install.sh

   • powershell:

   pwsh ./install.ps1

   or place the appropriate script in your path manually.

Usage

Use the installed script to initialize an environment for a new project.

Initialize environment.yml

Run the appropriate script inside of a project.

• bash:

conda-init

• powershell:

conda-init.ps1

This initializes an environment.yml file.

Included as part of source control.

Usage w/conda

Usage for projects that contain an environment.yml file

Create Environment

Use environment.yml with conda to create an environment specific to your project.

conda env create -f environment.yml

Activate Environment

Once created, activate the environment before working on a project.

conda activate <environment name>

(Restarting the shell requires reactivating the environment)

Deactivate Environment

Deactivate the current environment:

conda deactivate

(or by closing the terminal window)

List Environments

List existing conda environments:

conda env list

(An asterisk marks the current environment)

Remove Environment

Remove a conda environment:

conda env remove -n <environment name> --all

(Drop the '--all' flag for windows)