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Command Reference

Complete reference for all scoop commands.

Commands Overview

CommandAliasesDescription
scoop listlsList virtualenvs or Python versions
scoop create-Create virtualenv
scoop use-Set + activate environment
scoop removerm, deleteRemove virtualenv
scoop install-Install Python version
scoop uninstall-Uninstall Python version
scoop doctor-Diagnose installation
scoop info-Show virtualenv details
scoop migrate-Migrate from pyenv/conda/venvwrapper
scoop lang-Get/set display language
scoop init-Shell init script
scoop completions-Completion script

Global Options

Available for all commands:

OptionDescription
-q, --quietSuppress all output
--no-colorDisable colored output
-h, --helpShow help message
-V, --versionShow version

Environment Variables

VariableDescriptionDefault
SCOOP_HOMEBase directory for scoop~/.scoop
SCOOP_NO_AUTODisable auto-activation(unset)
SCOOP_LANGDisplay language (en, ko)System locale
NO_COLORDisable colored output(unset)

Directory Layout

LocationPurpose
~/.scoop/virtualenvs/Virtual environments storage
~/.scoop/versionGlobal default environment
.scoop-versionLocal environment preference
.python-versionpyenv compatibility (fallback)
.venvSymlink to active environment (with --link)