Miniconda

miniconda · vpy313_26.3.2-2 • auto-updates

8.0

Minimal installer for conda

brew install --cask miniconda

Compare with: vs. miniforge vs. Anaconda Distribution vs. flox vs. SteamCMD

Note: Please run the following to setup your shell: conda init "$(basename "${SHELL}")" Alternatively, manually add the following to your shell init: eval "$(conda "shell.$(basename "${SHELL}")" hook)"

Conflicts with: miniforge

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Trust Score 10/10

✓ Open source (MIT) +3

✓ Active development +2

✓ Licensed +1

✓ Auto-updates +1

✓ Not deprecated +1

✓ Established (>1yr) +1

✓ Popular (>1K installs/mo) +1

Version History

vpy313_26.3.2-2

7d agopy313_26.1.1-1→py313_26.3.2-2

Review

Mar 10, 2026

Miniconda is a lightweight alternative to Anaconda, offering a minimal installer for conda. It's ideal for developers and data scientists who prefer a streamlined environment without unnecessary packages.

Miniconda installs conda in a minimal manner, allowing users to create and manage isolated environments for their projects.

Maturity: The project is mature and widely used, supported by Anaconda Inc., with a significant number of installs in the last 30 days.

Community: There is limited community discussion on Reddit, but Hacker News mentions highlight its benefits over Anaconda, emphasizing its minimal nature and efficiency.