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@@ -7,6 +7,10 @@ pygit2 are both Python modules, but libgit2 is not. This means that there are a few ways to approach installation, detailed below. Corrections and additions to these instructions are very welcome! +Before you pick an option, it is very important to consider that [only +certain combinations of libgit2 and pygit2 will work +together](http://www.pygit2.org/install.html#version-numbers). + ## Option 1: Install pygit2 and libgit2 from OS packages, and `git-deps` as a Python module if you are using Linux, there is a good chance that your distribution @@ -30,15 +34,20 @@ Finally, install `git-deps` via `pip`: ## Option 2: Install libgit2 from OS packages, and `git-deps` / pygit2 as Python modules -In this case it should be enough to install libgit2 via your +In this case it may be enough to install libgit2 via your distribution's packaging tool, e.g. on openSUSE: sudo zypper install libgit2-24 -Then install `git-deps` which should also automatically install pygit2: +Then install `git-deps` which should also automatically install pygit2 +as one of its dependencies: pip install git-deps +However be aware that this will pick a pygit2 version based on +`requirements.txt` from `git-deps`, which may not be compatible with +the libgit2 you have installed from OS packages. + ## Option 3: Install everything from source First follow |