⚙️ Installation

SimBA is a Python package that you install with pip into a dedicated Python 3.6 environment (Python 3.10 is also supported if needed). There are two ways to get set up — pick the one that fits how you like to work:

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pip / conda — command line

Create a Python 3.6 environment and run pip install simba-uw-tf-dev in a terminal. Covers the conda, main-Python, and venv routes.

Best if you're comfortable working in a terminal. Open the pip / conda guide →

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Anaconda Navigator — GUI

Install through the Anaconda Navigator graphical interface — create the environment and install SimBA with point-and-click, no typed commands.

Best if you'd rather not use a terminal. Open the Navigator guide →

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Video walkthroughs

Prefer to watch? Follow along with a step-by-step installation video for your chosen route.

Best if you'd like a guided, visual install.

conda → Anaconda Navigator → venv →

Note

Both routes also use FFmpeg for SimBA’s video pre-processing, editing, and visualization tools. It is strongly recommended — see the FFmpeg install links on the pip / conda page.