SNAFU: Python Distribution Manager for Windows

SNAFU is a Python distribution manager for Windows. It helps you download, configure, install, and manage Python installations, [1] and provides utilities that can be integrated into your Python-related development workflows.

Notice

This project is undergoing a migration to be re-branded as PythonUp. New development happens on the PythonUp-Windows repository. Head there if you wound like to report problems or constribute anything.

See #9 and #11 for more imformation.

Quick Start

Find an installer in Releases. Download and install to get a snafu command in a newly-opened command prompt.

Install Python 3.6:

$ snafu install 3.6

Run Python:

$ python3

Install Pipenv to Python 3.6:

$ pip3.6 install pipenv

And use it immediately:

$ pipenv --version
pipenv, version 9.0.1

Install Python 3.5 (32-bit):

$ snafu install 3.5-32

Switch to a specific version:

$ snafu use 3.5-32
$ python3 --version
Python 3.5.4

Switch back to 3.6:

$ snafu use 3.6
$ python3 --version
Python 3.6.4
$ python3.5 --version
Python 3.5.4

Uninstall Python:

$ snafu uninstall 3.5-32

Use --help to find more about SNAFU, or a specific command:

$ snafu --help
$ snafu install --help

Or read the Documentation.

Now you’re ready to use CPython on Windows like a first-class citizen, and ignore people telling you to get a Mac.

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