zijizhang-cli 0.0.18

Cli tool for zijizhang

zijizhang-cli

Cli tool for zijizhang

Requirements

• Python 3 or higher – Download Python

Installation

It is strongly recommended to install this tool inside a Python virtual environment to avoid dependency conflicts with other Python projects on your system.

You can choose one of the following installation methods:

• Use Python's built-in venv
• Use uv

You only need to follow one method, not both.

Option 1: Install with venv

Step 1: Create a virtual environment

Open your terminal and choose a location for the environment. A common practice is to place it in your home directory as a hidden folder (e.g., ~/.my-cli-tool-env). Run:

python3 -m venv ~/.my-cli-tool-env

Step 2: Activate the virtual environment

• Linux / macOS:

source ~/.my-cli-tool-env/bin/activate

• Windows (Command Prompt):

.my-cli-tool-env\Scripts\activate.bat

• Windows (PowerShell):

.my-cli-tool-env\Scripts\Activate.ps1

You will see (.my-cli-tool-env) appear at the beginning of your command prompt, indicating the virtual environment is active.

Step 3: Install the tool

With the virtual environment activated, install the package from PyPI:

pip install --upgrade zijizhang-cli

That's it! The CLI command zijizhang-cli is now available inside this virtual environment.

Option 2: Install with uv

If you prefer using uv, you can create and manage the virtual environment with it instead.

Step 1: Install uv

Follow the official guide to install uv:

Install uv

Step 2: Create a virtual environment

uv venv ~/.my-cli-tool-env

Step 3: Activate the virtual environment

• Linux / macOS:

source ~/.my-cli-tool-env/bin/activate

• Windows (Command Prompt):

.my-cli-tool-env\Scripts\activate.bat

• Windows (PowerShell):

.my-cli-tool-env\Scripts\Activate.ps1

Step 4: Install the tool

With the virtual environment activated, install the package with uv:

uv pip install --upgrade zijizhang-cli

That's it! The CLI command zijizhang-cli is now available inside this virtual environment.

Usage

Once the virtual environment is activated, you can run the tool:

zijizhang-cli --help

Why a virtual environment?

Using a virtual environment prevents version clashes between Python packages required by this tool and other Python applications on your system. It also keeps your global Python installation clean. For more background, see Python Virtual Environments: A Primer.