NAME

pyenv-install - Install a Python version using python-build

SYNOPSIS

pyenv install [options] <version>...

pyenv install [options] <definition-file>

pyenv install -l | --list

pyenv install --version

DESCRIPTION

The pyenv install command allows you to install Python versions using python-build, a tool for compiling and installing Python versions from source.

OPTIONS

-l, --list

List all available versions that can be installed.

-f, --force

Install the version even if it is already installed.

-s, --skip-existing

Skip the installation if the version is already installed.

-k, --keep

Keep the source tree in the build root directory after installation.

-p, --patch

Apply a patch from standard input before building.

-v, --verbose

Enable verbose mode, printing detailed information during installation.

--version

Show the version of the python-build tool.

-g, --debug

Enable debug mode for detailed logging of the installation process.

EXAMPLES

To install a specific version of Python, such as Python 3.9.6:

$ pyenv install 3.9.6

To list all available Python versions:

$ pyenv install --list

To force the installation of a version even if it is already installed:

$ pyenv install -f 3.8.10

To install Python 3.7.9 and keep the source tree after installation:

$ pyenv install -k 3.7.9

SEE ALSO

AUTHORS

Written by Yamashita, Yuu <peek824545201@gmail.com>, Sam Stephenson <sam@sls.name>.

This manual page was written by Josenison F. da Silva <nilsonfsilva@hotmail.com> for the Debian project (but may be used by others).