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Visitpip vs Shards
What both publish
| Fact | pip | Shards |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | pip is usually installed automatically in virtual environments and with Python downloaded from python.org. | Crystal packages and installation options are listed for Linux, macOS, Windows, Android, and other systems; Shards is usually distributed with Crystal or available as a separate package. |
| Purpose | pip is the package installer for Python and can install packages from PyPI and other indexes. | Shards is Crystal’s dependency manager for managing dependencies for Crystal projects and libraries. |
| Support | The documentation directs users seeking help to GitHub Issues, the Discourse channel, and User IRC. | The project directs users to its community forum and Discord for help. |
| Supported platforms | The current pip version is supported on Windows, Linux, and macOS, and maintainers do not support other operating systems. | The install page lists Linux, macOS, and Windows, and lists Android installation through community-maintained Termux packages. |
pip plans
- pipFree
Shards plans
- Crystal / ShardsFree
Pick pip if…
pip suits Python users who need to install packages from indexes, source archives, or project repositories. Its requirements-file, lockfile, and offline-installation support may be useful for managing environments.
Pick Shards if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.