How to Install EasyBuild on Windows 10

EasyBuild is a command-line tool that automates the installation of scientific software packages. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing EasyBuild on Windows 10.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, you must have the following:

  • A Windows 10 machine with administrative permissions
  • Python 3.6 or later installed on the machine
  • Git Bash or a similar terminal emulator installed on the machine

Installation Steps

  1. Open the Git Bash or other terminal emulator.
  2. Install the EasyBuild dependencies by entering the following command:
$ pip install virtualenv mako Jinja2
  1. Clone the latest EasyBuild release from GitHub by entering the following command:
$ git clone https://github.com/easybuilders/easybuild.git
  1. Change the directory to the EasyBuild folder by entering the following command:
$ cd easybuild
  1. Create a new virtual environment for EasyBuild by entering the following command:
$ virtualenv venv
  1. Activate the virtual environment by entering the following command:
$ source venv/Scripts/activate
  1. Install EasyBuild by entering the following command:
$ python setup.py install
  1. Test the installation by entering the following command:
$ eb --version

If the installation was successful, the version number of EasyBuild should be displayed.

Congratulations, you have successfully installed EasyBuild on your Windows 10 machine! You can now use it to automate the installation of scientific software packages.