B.1 Installation#
[1t] rivt Project#
rivt is an open source Python project that includes rivtlib (see https://gitub.com/rivtlib-dev/rivtlib for source code) and approximately two dozen additional Python packages. The lightweight Pyzo IDE is installed with rivt for editing and publishing example rivt docs.
rivt is designed to work in an integrated framework with other open source programs. In the installation methods described below some install rivt and some install a rivt framework.
[2t] Install rivt-uv#
The rivtlib package is not uploaded to PyPI yet. The rivtuv installation method is recommended for most users.
[3t] install rivt-system#
rivt may be installed at the system level.
Install Python using Python installers
Install rivtlib and dependencies using pip
A list of the dependencies and requirements.txt file is here.
[4t] Install rivt-zip#
rivtzip is a portable, single folder version of rivt and VSCode including libraries and extensions. It can be downloaded here.
The advantages of this installation method include:
No installation steps - just unzip and use.
Can be moved anywhere as a unified folder.
Ensures compatiblity and integration between libraries.
Disadvantages include:
The software components cannot be individually updated. (New releases monthly)
Integration with other programs and tools may be more difficult.
[5t] Install rivt-framework#
The rivt framework includes installation of the following programs:
VSCode and VSCode extensions. rivt extensions and snippets are here.