NAME

       python-build - Build and install a Python version using pyenv

SYNOPSIS

       python-build [options] <definition> <prefix>

DESCRIPTION

       The  python-build  command  builds  and  installs  a specified version of Python using the pyenv tool. It
       provides a flexible and easy way to install different Python versions in the specified prefix directory.

OPTIONS

       -k, --keep
              Do not remove source tree after installation.

       -p, --patch
              Apply a patch from stdin before building.

       -v, --verbose
              Verbose mode: print compilation status to stdout.

       -4, --ipv4
              Resolve names to IPv4 addresses only.

       -6, --ipv6
              Resolve names to IPv6 addresses only.

       --definitions
              List all built-in definitions.

       --version
              Show version of python-build.

       -g, --debug
              Build a debug version.

EXAMPLES

       To install a specific version of Python:

       $ python-build 3.8.5 /usr/local

       To install a Python version with verbose output:

       $ python-build --verbose 3.9.0 /usr/local

       To force the installation of a Python version:

       $ python-build --force 3.7.9 /usr/local

SEE ALSO

       pyenv(1), pyenv-install(1)

AUTHORS

       Written by Yamashita, Yuu <peek824545201@gmail.com>, Sam Stephenson <sam@sls.name>.

       This manual page was written by Josenison F. da Silva <nilsonfsilva@hotmail.com> for the  Debian  project
       (but may be used by others).

python-build manual                               February 2025                                  PYTHON-BUILD(1)