Download all requirements into a local artifact directory.
Section: Repeatable Installs
Build a local wheelhouse
bash
bash
python -m pip download -r requirements.txt -d ./wheelhouseExplanation
Useful for prefetching artifacts used in CI or offline deployments.
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Install from a wheelhouse offline
Install from local artifacts without contacting indexes.
Install with required hashes
Require hash verification for all requirements.
Install a package without dependencies
Skip resolver dependency installation.
Maintain layered requirement files
Example pattern for base + dev requirement layering.