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InstallingPkgsOnFSL

Install Python packages on FSL:

• The user must load the appropriate Python module, which is typically Python 2.7.#. This is done by typing:
  $ module load python/2/7
• With Python loaded, packages can be downloaded and installed using these commands:
  $ pip install --user PackageName
• Sometimes new versions of packages become available. To update a previously-installed package, after loading python:
  $ pip install --user PackageName --upgrade

Uninstall a Python package on FSL

• To uninstall an Python package type:
  $ pip uninstall PackageName
• To Force Python to grab a new copy of the installation files for a package after it has been uninstalled, use the following:
  pip install --user --no-cache-dir PackageName

Useful Python Packages

• MDAnalysis
• pymbar

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Last edited on 11/2016 by Addison Smith