Setup Particula

Welcome! Choose the route that matches your comfort level:

• I already use Python every day → Quick‑start for Experienced Users
• I’m new to Python → Guide for New Users
• I want to contribute to Particula → Contributing to Particula

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Quick‑start for Experienced Users

Create Isolated Environment

See the conda, pip, or uv guides for exact commands.

Install Particula

If your Python Environment is already set up, install Particula directly using one of the following methods:

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:simple-uv: uv Installation

uv is a fast rust-based Python package manager.

uv pip install particula                   # uv ≈ much faster pip drop‑in 

with optional extras:

uv pip install "particula[extra]"

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:simple-pypi: PyPI Installation

pip is Python’s default package manager and installs packages from the Python Package Index (PyPI).

pip install particula                   # PyPI

with optional extras:

pip install "particula[extra]"

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:simple-condaforge: Conda Installation

conda is a cross‑platform environment & package manager; Particula is distributed via the community‑maintained conda‑forge channel.

conda install -c conda-forge particula

Optional extras:

conda install -c conda-forge particula matplotlib pandas tqdm pint 

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