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poetry

Agent-readyLocal AIPackage Management

Python packaging, dependencies, and virtualenvs from the terminal.

Python packaging, dependencies, and virtualenvs from the terminal. Built by Poetry.

Task fit

python packaging, dependencies, and virtualenvs from the terminal.

Lane

Set up coding agents, local models, and AI-first terminal workflows.

Operator brief

Use poetry for python packaging, dependencies, and virtualenvs from the terminal.

Run `poetry new demo && cd demo && poetry install` and see what comes back.

Repository family

Poetry

First trust check

poetry responds locally and is ready for the first real command.

Safe first loop

Install, verify, then run one real command.

Agent capability loop

Install command

$ curl -sSL https://install.python-poetry.org | python3 -

Operator pack

Copy or export the working notes for this CLI before handing it to an agent.

Verify

$ poetry --version

poetry responds locally and is ready for the first real command.

First real command

$ poetry new demo && cd demo && poetry install

First steps

  1. 01Install poetry.
  2. 02Run `poetry --version` first.
  3. 03Start with `poetry new demo && cd demo && poetry install`.
  4. 04Install the CLI and any required runtime, model, or Python environment.

When to use / hold off when

Best for

python packaging, dependencies, and virtualenvs from the terminal.

Use this when

You need packages and builds in both local dev and CI.

Hold off when

You don't work with packages and builds.

Trust and constraints

trusted100/100
Install readyTrusted
JSON outputNo
Non-interactiveYes
CI-friendlyYes

Why operators pick it

  • poetry fits local ai well, especially for python packaging, dependencies, and virtualenvs from the terminal.
  • 4,119 homebrew installs (30d).
  • Easy to automate.

Constraints

  • Output is mostly plain text.

Repository context

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Facts and links

Install withcurl
Homebrew installs (30d)4.1K
GitHub stars34.3K
LicenseMIT
UpdatedMar 23, 2026