Installation#

Before you can start using prolint2, you need to install the software. To ensure a smooth and isolated installation process, we recommend creating a dedicated conda environment. Please follow the steps below:

  1. Create a new conda environment:

First, create a new conda environment to encapsulate the installation and usage of prolint2. You can do this by running the following command in your terminal:

conda create -n prolint2 python=3.8

This command sets up a new environment named prolint2 and specifies Python version 3.8 for compatibility.

  1. Activate the conda environment:

You can activate the prolint2 environment with the following command:

conda activate prolint2

Your command prompt or terminal should now indicate that you are operating within the prolint2 environment.

  1. Install prolint2 via pip:

With the conda environment active, proceed to install prolint2 using the Python package manager, pip:

pip install prolint2

That’s it! You have successfully installed prolint2 within its own dedicated conda environment, providing a controlled and reproducible environment for your lipid-protein interaction analyses.