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install

Install a Python version.

Usage

scoop install [version] [options]

Arguments

ArgumentRequiredDefaultDescription
versionNolatestPython version (e.g., 3.12, 3.11.8)

Options

OptionDescription
--latestInstall latest stable Python (default)
--stableInstall oldest fully-supported Python (3.10)

Version Resolution

  • No argument or --latest: installs latest Python 3.x
  • --stable: installs Python 3.10 (oldest with active security support)
  • 3.12: installs latest 3.12.x patch
  • 3.12.3: installs exact version

Examples

scoop install                    # Install latest
scoop install --latest           # Same as above
scoop install --stable           # Install Python 3.10
scoop install 3.12               # Install latest 3.12.x
scoop install 3.12.3             # Install exact 3.12.3

Note: Python versions are managed by uv.