Python venv Troubleshooting Cheat Sheet/Activate using fish syntax

Source the fish activation script.

Section: Activation issues

Activate using fish syntax

bash
bash
source .venv/bin/activate.fish
Explanation

Use the shell-specific script when you are not using bash/zsh.

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