How to Install Twisted in Windows?

Twisted is an asynchronous networking framework developed in Python. In this article, we will look into, how to install the Twisted framework in a windows machine.

Pre-requisites:

The only thing that you need for installing the Twisted framework on Windows are:

• Python
• PIP or conda (Depending upon user preference)

Installing Twisted Framework 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 twisted

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 Twisted Framework Installation on Windows using Conda:

To verify if twisted framework has been successfully installed in your system run the below command in Anaconda Powershell Prompt:

conda list twisted

You’ll get the below message if the installation is complete:

Installing Twisted Framework 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 Twisted

You will get a similar message once the installation is complete:

Verifying Twisted Framework Installation on Windows using PIP:

To verify if the Twisted framework has been successfully installed in your system run the below command in Command Prompt:

python -m pip show Twisted

You’ll get the below message if the installation is complete: