Installing

There are different ways to install Pooch:

pip

Using the pip package manager:

python -m pip install pooch

conda/mamba

Using the conda or mamba package manager that comes with the Anaconda/Miniconda/Miniforge distributions:

conda install pooch --channel conda-forge

or

mamba install pooch --channel conda-forge

Development version

Using pip to install the latest unreleased version from GitHub (not recommended in most situations):

python -m pip install --upgrade git+https://github.com/fatiando/pooch

Note

The commands above should be executed in a terminal. On Windows, use the cmd.exe or the “Anaconda Prompt” app if you’re using Anaconda.

Which Python?

You’ll need Python >= 3.9. See Supported Python versions if you require support for older versions.

Dependencies

The required dependencies should be installed automatically when you install Pooch using conda or pip. Optional dependencies have to be installed manually.

Required:

• platformdirs

• packaging

• requests

Optional:

• tqdm: For printing a download progress bar. See Printing progress bars.

• paramiko: For SFTP downloads. See pooch.SFTPDownloader.

• xxhash: For the faster xxHash algorithms. See Other supported hashes.