Windows#

We’re working on an installer for Windows, but for now the best way to use Idem on Windows is to install Python and then pip install Idem.

Install Python#

Note

Python 3.8 or later required.

To install Idem on Windows, follow these steps.

Download and open the most recent Python for Windows installer.
Select the option to add Python to the Windows PATH environment variable.
Run the installer, and follow the prompts.
In Windows, open Advanced system settings, click Environment Variables, and verify that the Python and PIP executables are included in the PATH system variable.
Open the Windows command prompt as an Administrator.

Upgrade pip#

To meet encryption requirements, upgrade to the latest PIP.
```
python3 -m pip install --upgrade pip
```

Install Idem#

Install Idem.
```
pip3 install idem
```
Verify your Idem version.
```
idem --version
```
Install the idem-aws plugin.
```
pip3 install idem-aws
```

Upgrade pip#

To meet encryption requirements, upgrade to the latest PIP.
```
python3 -m pip install --upgrade pip
```

Install Idem#

Install Idem.
```
pip3 install idem
```
Verify your Idem version.
```
idem --version
```
Install the idem-aws plugin.
```
pip3 install idem-aws
```

Configure idem-aws#

Next click here to configure idem-aws