---
id: findpython
version: "0.8.0"
license: MIT
license_treatment: permissive
maintenance: active
---

# findpython — A utility to find python versions on your system

License: permissive · Maintenance: active · Popularity: top 1,000 on PyPI

## Install

pip install findpython
uv add findpython
poetry add findpython

## Description

# FindPython

_A utility to find python versions on your system._

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## Description

This library is a rewrite of [pythonfinder] project by [@techalchemy][techalchemy].
It simplifies the whole code structure while preserving most of the original features.

[pythonfinder]: https://github.com/sarugaku/pythonfinder
[techalchemy]: https://github.com/techalchemy

## Installation

FindPython is installable via any kind of package manager including `pip`:

```bash
pip install findpython
```

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## AI interpretation — verify before relying

Locates Python interpreters installed on your system by version, name, or architecture, searching PATH, pyenv, asdf, rye, uv, and platform-specific registries.

Verdict: A lightweight, actively maintained utility for discovering Python installations across common toolchains and system locations. No known vulnerabilities, permissive MIT license, and minimal dependencies make it a low-risk choice for build tools and version management workflows.

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