Python venv Cheat Sheet/Inspect pyvenv.cfg

Review the environment metadata file.

Section: Inspect the environment

Inspect pyvenv.cfg

bash
bash
cat .venv/pyvenv.cfg
Explanation

This file records key settings like the base home interpreter path and whether system site packages are visible.

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