Activate on Windows CMD

bat

.venv\Scripts\activate.bat

Explanation

Use this in classic Command Prompt sessions.

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Activate from PowerShell.

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Activate a virtual environment on Linux or macOS.

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POSIX shell shorthand for source.

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Use the fish shell activation script.

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Use the csh activation script.

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Change policy so local activation scripts can run.

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