How to install a pip module from its master branch on github? [duplicate]

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I've started using the Python Chalice framework and I found out I need a bugfix that was merged less than 24 hours ago into the framework's master branch, through this PR:

https://github.com/aws/chalice/pull/1116

My experience with Python modules is limited to typing pip install and watching the magic happen. How can I install Chalice straight off GitHub's master branch instead?

why not pull the code from github from the master branch and use the source code to install the module? — Devesh Kumar Singh
– Devesh Kumar Singh, Commented May 16, 2019 at 4:57
@DeveshKumarSingh I think you’re just restating my question with different words — Alex R
– Alex R, Commented May 16, 2019 at 5:24
pip.readthedocs.io/en/stable/reference/pip_install/#vcs-support — phd
– phd, Commented May 16, 2019 at 9:19

Draconis · Accepted Answer · 2019-05-16 05:00:06Z

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Pip conveniently has built-in Git support.

pip install git+https://github.com/user_name/repo_name

answered May 16, 2019 at 5:00

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Mad Physicist · Accepted Answer · 2019-05-16 05:19:54Z

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@Draconis's answer is the simplest in terms of manual steps. If you already have the repo, you can use its setup.py:

./setup.py install

Or if you want to specifically use pip:

pip install -e .

Both commands are shown being run from the project root that contains setup.py.

If you got the repo to do development in it, you may want to do

./setup.py develop

This will symlink your working directory into your Python installation's site packages, so all your changes show up instantly as you work.

answered May 16, 2019 at 5:19

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