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About Piwheels
Piwheels is a Python package repository specifically designed for the Raspberry Pi OS, offering pre-compiled binary Python packages to enhance the speed of pip installations. It supports various versions of Raspberry Pi OS and provides a simple configuration for users to access these optimized packages.
Access pre-compiled Python packages for faster installations on Raspberry Pi.
What You Can Do
- Search for Python wheels
- Install packages quickly using pip
- Configure pip to use piwheels by default
- Access support for all Raspberry Pi models
- View package project pages for details
Frequently Asked Questions
What is piwheels?
Piwheels is a repository of pre-compiled Python packages specifically for the Raspberry Pi OS.
How do I configure pip to use piwheels?
You can configure pip by adding the piwheels URL to your pip configuration file located at /etc/pip.conf.
Which Raspberry Pi models are supported?
Piwheels supports all Raspberry Pi models running the 32-bit Raspberry Pi OS.
What versions of Python are available on piwheels?
Piwheels provides wheels for various Python versions corresponding to each Raspberry Pi OS release.
Can I use piwheels with virtual environments?
Yes, you can create a virtual environment and use pip to install packages from piwheels.