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Installation Guide

Follow these steps to install lesslines on your system.

Installing with pip

The simplest way to install lesslines is via pip:

pip install lesslines

Installing in a Virtual Environment

For a clean and isolated setup, use a virtual environment:

# Create and activate a virtual environment
python -m venv lesslines-env
source lesslines-env/bin/activate  # On Windows: lesslines-env\Scripts\activate

# Install lesslines
pip install lesslines

Installing from Source

If you want to use the latest development version:

  • Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/lesslines.git
cd lesslines
  • Install the package:
pip install .

Troubleshooting

  • Missing Dependencies
    Ensure you have the latest version of pip:
pip install --upgrade pip
  • Unsupported Python Version
    lesslines requires Python 3.8 or higher. Check your version:
python --version

Next Steps

Once installed, head over to the Usage Guide to learn how to use lesslines effectively.