{"categories":[{"label":"Build Tools","url":"https://skillfed.io/packages/category/software-development-build-tools/5"}],"enrichment":{"capability":"A CLI tool that finds or installs a conda/mamba executable, returning its path for use in scripts and automation.","skillfed_tags":["conda-bootstrap","cli-tool","automation"],"use_cases":["Automated CI/CD pipelines that need conda available without requiring it pre-installed on the runner.","Build scripts that bootstrap a conda environment for reproducible package management across machines.","Container images or deployment automation that must discover or provision conda at runtime.","Development tools that depend on conda but want to fail gracefully if it's not present rather than erroring immediately."],"what_it_does":"Ensureconda is a lightweight CLI bootstrapper that automates the discovery and installation of conda or mamba executables. It searches for an existing conda/mamba on the system, installs one if none is found (and installation is permitted), and returns the path to the executable on stdout. The tool supports multiple conda variants\u2014mamba, micromamba, conda, and conda-standalone\u2014each with configurable minimum version requirements and optional installation behavior.\n\nIt's designed for automation workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and scripts that need a reliable conda environment without manual setup. The package includes both a Python implementation (supporting Python 3.8+) and a standalone Go binary, and allows configuration of the conda-standalone download channel via environment variables.","worth_installing":"Yes, if you need to programmatically ensure conda/mamba is available in automation or CI/CD contexts. The low install friction, permissive license, and stable Python 3.8+ support make it a reasonable choice. However, the aging maintenance status (312 days since last release) suggests limited active development; verify that its feature set and conda-standalone download reliability meet your specific requirements before committing to it in critical pipelines."},"id":"ensureconda","links":{"html":"https://skillfed.io/packages/ensureconda","md":"https://skillfed.io/packages/ensureconda.md","pypi":"https://pypi.org/project/ensureconda/"},"maintenance":{"status":"aging"},"meta":{"latest_release":"2025-10-06","license_spdx":"MIT","license_treatment":"permissive","name":"ensureconda","python_support":"supports_current","summary":"Lightweight bootstrapper for a conda executable"},"popularity":{"monthly_downloads":85754,"position":13898,"tier":"top_15000"},"security":{"n_vulnerabilities":0},"version":"1.6.0"}