Installation¶
Prerequisites: Use Python 3.8.x or later (3.8.x, 3.9.x, 3.10.x). We also recommend you install in a virtual environment (learn how).
Pip
Macs, Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3)
Windows
pip install lightning
# needed for M1/M2/M3
export GRPC_PYTHON_BUILD_SYSTEM_OPENSSL=1
export GRPC_PYTHON_BUILD_SYSTEM_ZLIB=1
pip install lightning
# install pip
# install git
# setup an alias for Python: python=python3
# Add the root folder of Lightning to the Environment Variables to PATH
Troubleshoot¶
If you encounter issues during installation join our community discord and share the output of the following command:
pip list | grep lightning