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

Verbose mode: print compilation status to stdout.

-4, --ipv4

Resolve names to IPv4 addresses only.

-6, --ipv6

Resolve names to IPv6 addresses only.

--definitions

List all built-in definitions.

--version

Show version of python-build.

-g, --debug

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 <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).