NAME
python-build - Build and install a Python version using pyenv
SYNOPSIS
python-build [options] <definition> <prefix>
DESCRIPTION
The python-build command builds and installs a specified version of Python using the pyenv tool. It provides a flexible and easy way to install different Python versions in the specified prefix directory.
OPTIONS
- -k, --keep
-
Do not remove source tree after installation.
- -p, --patch
-
Apply a patch from stdin before building.
- -v, --verbose
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Verbose mode: print compilation status to stdout.
- -4, --ipv4
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Resolve names to IPv4 addresses only.
- -6, --ipv6
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Resolve names to IPv6 addresses only.
- --definitions
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List all built-in definitions.
- --version
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Show version of python-build.
- -g, --debug
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Build a debug version.
EXAMPLES
To install a specific version of Python:
$ python-build 3.8.5 /usr/local
To install a Python version with verbose output:
$ python-build --verbose 3.9.0 /usr/local
To force the installation of a Python version:
$ python-build --force 3.7.9 /usr/local
SEE ALSO
AUTHORS
Written by Yamashita, Yuu <[email protected]>, Sam Stephenson <[email protected]>.
This manual page was written by Josenison F. da Silva <[email protected]> for the Debian project (but may be used by others).