Activate using bash syntax

bash

source .venv/bin/activate

Explanation

The most common activation command on POSIX systems.

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Compare similar commands or jump into common fixes when this command is part of a bigger troubleshooting path.

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Activate from PowerShell.

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Fix execution policy for venv activation scripts.

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Bootstrap pip into the current interpreter or venv.