Installing Anaconda Distribution or Miniconda gives you access to conda, Python, and thousands of other popular . Anaconda Distribution installs more than 300 of these packages automatically, while Miniconda is a more lightweight distribution that contains only conda, python, their dependencies, and a small number of other packages. Which installer is right for you? See Anaconda Distribution or Miniconda This section of the documentation covers instructions that work with either Anaconda Distribution or Miniconda installations, but if you need documentation specific to one installation or the other, click below:

Anaconda Distribution

For documentation specific to Anaconda Distribution, including installation instructions and package lists

Miniconda

For documentation specific to Miniconda, including installation instructions and installer hashes

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What is conda?

Conda is a free, open-source software program for package and environment management originally developed by Anaconda. Today, conda is maintained by members of the open source community and operates independently from Anaconda, Inc. Anyone can contribute to conda, including you! Anaconda’s conda documentation is focused on using conda with Anaconda Distribution or Miniconda. Our documentation includes links to relevant resources in the official conda docs at docs.conda.io which provide detailed information about conda commands and technical guides for using conda.
While conda is free to use, use of Anaconda Distribution and Anaconda’s default channels are subject to Anaconda’s Terms of Service and may require a license. For details on Anaconda’s Terms of Service, see our Terms of Service.

conda cheatsheet

Quick reference for basic conda commands, including environment and package management.

conda commands index

Full index of conda commands, including all available options and arguments.

conda governance policy

The policies and procedures that manage the conda open source community.

conda code of conduct

The conda open source community’s code of conduct.