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Installation Guide

Get started with PyHuman in just a few minutes. Follow this guide to install PyHuman and set up your development environment.

Quick Start

For most users, a simple pip install is all you need:

Terminal
pip install pyhuman

System Requirements

Required Dependencies

  • Python≥ 3.8
  • PyTorch≥ 1.12.0
  • NumPy≥ 1.21.0
  • Scikit-learn≥ 1.0.0

Optional Dependencies

  • Matplotlib≥ 3.5.0
  • Jupyterlatest

Installation Options

Install with pip (Recommended)

Quick installation using Python package manager

Terminal
pip install pyhuman
# For latest development version:
pip install git+https://github.com/pyhuman/pyhuman.git

Install with conda

Installation using conda package manager

Terminal
conda install -c conda-forge pyhuman
# Or create a new environment:
conda create -n pyhuman python=3.9 pyhuman -c conda-forge
conda activate pyhuman

Development Installation

For contributors and advanced users

Terminal
git clone https://github.com/pyhuman/pyhuman.git
cd pyhuman
pip install -e .[dev]
# Run tests to verify installation:
pytest tests/

Verify Installation

After installation, verify that PyHuman is working correctly:

Python
import pyhuman
print(f"PyHuman version: {pyhuman.__version__}")

# Test basic functionality
from pyhuman.explain import LIME
explainer = LIME()
print("✅ PyHuman installed successfully!")

Installation Complete!

If you see the version number and success message, PyHuman is ready to use.

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

  • Import Error: Make sure PyTorch is installed correctly first
  • Version Conflicts: Create a fresh virtual environment
  • Permission Errors: Use --user flag with pip

Get Help

If you are still having issues, here are some resources:

Ready to Start Building?

Now that PyHuman is installed, explore our tutorials and examples to start building human-centric AI systems.