Installing Miniconda

Installing Miniconda

What Is Miniconda?

Miniconda is a free minimal installer for Conda. It is a smaller alternative to Anaconda. It includes Python, Conda, and essential dependencies.

With Miniconda, you can create isolated environments. This helps avoid conflicts between different projects. It is ideal for developers who need flexibility.

Download Miniconda

Follow these steps to download Miniconda:

1. Visit the official Miniconda download page.
2. Choose the installer for your OS.

For Windows, download the .exe file. For macOS and Linux, choose the appropriate shell script.

Direct link: https://anaconda.com/api/installers/Miniconda3-latest-Windows-x86_64.exe

Install on Windows

Follow these steps for Windows installation:

1. Double-click the downloaded .exe file.
2. Follow the setup wizard instructions.
3. Check “Add Miniconda to PATH” if prompted.
4. Complete the installation.

To verify, open Command Prompt and run:

conda --version

Install on macOS/Linux

For macOS and Linux, use the terminal:

1. Open a terminal window.
2. Navigate to the download directory.
3. Run the shell script:

bash Miniconda3-latest-MacOSX-x86_64.sh