The Python Glob module searches all path names looking for files matching a specified pattern according to the rules dictated by the Unix shell.
In this article, we will look into, how to install the glob module on Windows.
Pre-requisites:
The only thing that you need for installing the glob module on Windows are:
- Python
- PIP or Conda (depending upon user preference)
Installing glob Module on Windows using Conda:
If you want the installation to be done through conda, open up the Anaconda Powershell Prompt and use the below command:
conda install -c anaconda glob2
Type y for yes when prompted.
You will get a similar message once the installation is complete:
Make sure you follow the best practices for installation using conda as:
- Use an environment for installation rather than in the base environment using the below command:
conda create -n my-env conda activate my-env
Note: If your preferred method of installation is conda-forge, use the below command:
conda config --env --add channels conda-forge
Verifying glob Module Installation on Windows using Conda:
To verify if glob library has been successfully installed in your system run the below command in Anaconda Powershell Prompt:
conda list glob2
You’ll get the below message if the installation is complete:
Installing glob Module on Windows using PIP:
If you want the installation to be done through PIP, open up the Command Prompt and use the below command:
pip install glob2
You will get a similar message once the installation is complete:
Verifying glob Module Installation on Windows using PIP:
To verify if glob module has been successfully installed in your system run the below command in Command Prompt:
python -m pip show glob2
You’ll get the below message if the installation is complete: