how do you install python package without dependencies

Question

I am trying to install a python module without dependencies.

I run:

python setup.py install

but this install dependencies, any ideas how could do this?

Why would you want to? They're called *"dependencies"* for a reason! — jonrsharpe, May 27 '15 at 20:06
@jonrsharpe, when I run python setup.py install, it gets the dependecies but the I have the latest dependent app already installed. — user1471980, May 27 '15 at 20:09
Well that's useful information to put in the question. What does the module require, and what do you already have installed? Are you using `virtualenv`s? — jonrsharpe, May 27 '15 at 20:10
You could use `python setup.py develop -N` (if you were ok with using `develop` instead of `install`). — Honza Osobne, May 27 '15 at 20:14
@HonzaOsobne Is there an equivalent flag for `setup.py install`? — CMCDragonkai, Jul 18 '18 at 07:04

score 35 · Accepted Answer · answered May 28 '15 at 02:14

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If you are using setup.py, you could use:

python setup.py develop --no-deps

If you're using pip, try:

pip install --no-deps

answered May 28 '15 at 02:14

ljk321

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Why is `--no-deps` not recognised in `setup.py install`? – CMCDragonkai Jul 18 '18 at 06:59
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Please be aware that **develop and install are different** and have their own purposes. Refer [this](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/19048732/python-setup-py-develop-vs-install) for more info – Rohit Taneja Jan 02 '19 at 18:08

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