Installation

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This package is intended for installation within an existing CaImAn conda environment. Please refer to the CaImAn installation instructions to set up this environment.

Do not install Pluvianus outside of the CaImAn environment!

From distribution

  • To install Pluvianus from PyPI, run the following command in your already set up CaImAn environment:
    pip install pluvianus
    

From Source

Steps:

  1. Clone the repository:
    git clone https://github.com/katonage/pluvianus.git
    
  2. Navigate to the pluvianus directory:
    cd pluvianus
    
  3. Install Pluvianus in editable mode into your CaImAn environment:
    pip install -e .
    

System Requirements

  • Refer to CaImAn's system requirements: CaImAn Installation
  • At least an HD display is recommended.
  • Windows, Linux, and macOS 13 or higher are supported.

Tested on

  • Windows 11, Anaconda3.
  • macOS 26, Anaconda3 (macOS 12 is not compatible with the used QT version)
  • CaImAn 1.11.4 - 1.13.1
  • PySide6 6.9.2 - 6.10.2 (With PySide 6.9.1 the application freezes.)

See also