Print the Python version from the current environment.
Section: Inspect the environment
Show active Python version
bash
bash
python --versionExplanation
Helpful to confirm the active environment is using the expected interpreter version.
Learn the surrounding workflow
Compare similar commands or jump into common fixes when this command is part of a bigger troubleshooting path.
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Show interpreter executable path
Print the executable path for the active interpreter.
Show sys.prefix and sys.base_prefix
Confirm whether you are inside a venv.
List installed packages
Show packages currently installed in the environment.