npmpy

A package manager for Python, inspired by npm, designed to simplify the installation and management of Python packages.

Features

• Simple npm-style commands for Python package management
• Support for requirements.txt
• Built-in Python file runner
• Automatic virtual environment handling
• Batch package installation and uninstallation

Prerequisites

Before installing npmpy, make sure you have:

1. Node.js installed and added to your system's PATH

   • Download from nodejs.org
   • Verify installation with node --version
   • Ensure npm is accessible from your terminal

2. Python installed and added to your system's PATH

   • Download from python.org
   • Verify installation with python --version

To verify PATH setup:

# Check Node.js
node --version
npm --version

# Check Python
python --version

Installation

npm install -g npmpy

Usage

Installing Packages

Install specific packages:

npmpy install package1 package2
# or use the shorthand
npmpy i package1 package2

Install from requirements.txt:

npmpy install
# or
npmpy i

Running Python Files

Execute a Python file:

npmpy run script.py
# or use the shorthand
npmpy r script.py

Uninstalling Packages

Remove specific packages:

npmpy uninstall package1 package2
# or use the shorthand
npmpy u package1 package2

Commands

| Command | Alias | Description | | ------------------------- | ----- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | install [packages...] | i | Install pip packages. If no packages specified, installs from requirements.txt | | run <file> | r | Run a specified Python file | | uninstall [packages...] | u | Uninstall pip packages |

Error Handling

• The tool will check for the existence of requirements.txt when installing dependencies
• Python file existence is verified before execution
• Virtual environment status is automatically checked and managed

Contributing

Feel free to submit issues and pull requests.