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Prerequisites

Before you can utilize Encord’s Python SDK, you must ensure that the following prerequisites are met:
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.

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Installation

The Encord SDK is available through pypi and is installed using the following command: 
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.

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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 the pypi page.
pip show encord

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Upgrade SDK version

Upgrade your SDK version using the following command: 
pip install encord --upgrade