Python
About Python
Python is a popular open-source programming language maintained by the Python Software Foundation and used for scripting, data analysis, AI, web development and teaching. Windows does not ship with Python, so the CPython team provides its own distribution.
The recommended route on Windows is now the Python install manager, available from python.org or the Microsoft Store. It adds the python, py and pymanager commands, installs runtimes with py install, lists them with py list, and makes it easy to keep several versions side by side. The documentation recommends a virtual environment per project via python -m venv. Embeddable packages and NuGet packages are also offered, while the older full installer is deprecated. Current releases support Windows 10 and newer.
Key features
- Python install manager with python, py and pymanager commands
- Multiple runtimes side by side via py install and py list
- Built-in venv for per-project environments
- pip access to packages on PyPI
- Embeddable and NuGet packages for distribution and CI
- UTF-8 mode and long path support
Download via Quark Drive
We’re still preparing the Quark Drive share for this app. It will appear here once it’s ready. Tap “Request” to bump it up.
How to install
“Windows protected your PC”
SmartScreen shows this for apps without a paid signature. Click “More info”, then “Run anyway”.
Antivirus blocks it
Open-source apps are often flagged because they aren’t commercially signed. Check the SHA256 first, then allow it in your antivirus.
Won’t start, or a DLL is missing
Usually a missing runtime. Install Microsoft’s Visual C++ Redistributable (x64) and the .NET Desktop Runtime, then try again.
Check the file
Run this in Command Prompt and compare the result with the SHA256 listed for the cloud file:
certutil -hashfile "%USERPROFILE%\Downloads\file-name" SHA256Alternatives
Node.js
Visual Studio Code
Git for Windows
Docker Desktop
Changelog
FAQ
How do I download Python?
The Quark Drive share for Python is being prepared and will appear in the download section of this page.
Is Python free?
Python license: PSF 许可证（开源，免费）. appwl only lists official builds and charges nothing for downloads.
Which systems does Python support?
This page offers Python for Windows.
Is Python from appwl safe?
appwl only lists official releases with their version and date. You can verify the SHA256 using the install tips on this page.