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Before you can start using Pycord, you need to install the library.
:::note Python 3.8 or above is required to use Pycord. :::
:::tip Before you start installing python packages globally, it's recommended you set up a virtual environment. You can find instructions for that here. :::
To install Pycord, you can use the following command in your terminal:
python3 -m pip install py-cord
:::tip
Remember that you need to install py-cord, not pycord.
Also, the python3 command varies depending on your installation. It might be python or python3.8 as an example.
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If you need voice support for your bot, you should run:
python3 -m pip install "py-cord[voice]"
If you are upgrading from a previous version of Pycord, you can use the following command in your terminal to upgrade to the latest version:
python3 -m pip install -U py-cord
If you are migrating from another library, say, discord.py, first of all, you need to uninstall it.
python3 -m pip uninstall discord.py
Then, you can install Pycord, it's as simple as that!:
python3 -m pip install py-cord
:::caution
Uninstalling discord.py after installing py-cord can cause issues. Make sure to uninstall it first!
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:::caution The development build comes with cutting edge features and new functionality, but as it isn't a stable build you may encounter bugs. :::
To install the development build, you can use the following command in your terminal:
python -m pip install -U git+https://github.com/Pycord-Development/pycord
:::important Git is required to install this build. Learn how you can install Git. :::