Ipython is a toolkit used for using Python interactively using a Python shell and also provides a Jupyter kernel to work with Python code in Jupyter notebooks. In this article, we will look into the process of installing ipython package on Windows.
Pre-requisites:
The only thing that you need for installing the Scrapy module on Windows are:
Installing IPython Package 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 ipython
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 IPython Package Installation on Windows using Conda:
To verify if IPython Package has been successfully installed in your system run the below command in Anaconda Powershell Prompt:
conda list ipython
You’ll get the below message if the installation is complete:
Installing IPython Package 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 ipython
You will get a similar message once the installation is complete:
Verifying IPython Package Installation on Windows using PIP:
To verify if the IPython Package has been successfully installed in your system run the below command in Command Prompt:
python -m pip show ipython
You’ll get the below message if the installation is complete: