Installation

Detailed installation instructions for BlackBox Precision Core SDK across different environments and platforms.

System Requirements

Python Version

Python 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, or 3.11

Operating Systems

Windows, macOS, Linux

Memory

Minimum 4GB RAM (8GB+ recommended for large models)

Installation via pip

The recommended way to install BlackBox Precision Core SDK is via pip:

bash
pip install blackbox-core-sdk

Install from Source

For development or to get the latest features:

bash
git clone https://github.com/blackbox-pcs/blackbox-core-sdk.git
cd blackbox-core-sdk
pip install -e .

Virtual Environment Setup

We recommend using a virtual environment to isolate dependencies:

bash
python -m venv blackbox-env
source blackbox-env/bin/activate  # On Windows: blackbox-env\Scripts\activate
pip install blackbox-core-sdk

Verify Installation

Confirm the SDK is installed correctly:

python
import blackbox_core
print(blackbox_core.__version__)

Troubleshooting

Permission Denied

Try installing with the --user flag:

pip install --user blackbox-core-sdk

Dependency Conflicts

Use a fresh virtual environment or upgrade pip:

pip install --upgrade pip

Next Steps

Continue your journey with these resources: