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1. Prerequisites and Installation
Prerequisites
Before you can utilize Encord’s Python SDK, you must ensure that the following prerequisites are met:
pip
is installed.
Python 3
is installed.
While not strictly a requirement, we recommend that you use a virtual environment in which to install the SDK and run your projects from. See
this tutorial
to learn how to set up and activate virtual environments.
Installation
The Encord SDK is available through
pypi
and is installed using the following command:
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python3 -m pip install encord
After successfully installing the Encord SDK, move on to the
Authentication page
to learn how users get authenticated in Encord.
Show Version Number
Always ensure you are running the latest version of the Encord SDK by using the following terminal command:
The current SDK version can be found on the
pypi page
.
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pip show encord
Upgrade SDK version
Upgrade your SDK version using the following command:
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pip install encord --upgrade
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