Installing Finesse

There are multiple ways to install and use Finesse. See the table below to choose the best option for you.

Finesse installation

Description

Cloud-based

(No installation)

  • Run Finesse within cloud-based Jupyter notebooks.

  • No installation required, only a browser and internet access.

  • Use the latest stable release.

  • Direct link to the “Getting started with Finesse 3” on two free platforms:

Binder
Colab

User

  • Standard Finesse user installation.

  • Run code on your own computer.

  • Use the latest stable release.

  • Basic command-line knowledge is needed.

  • Requirements: conda

Developer

  • Finesse installation for developers and contributors.

  • Compile and run code on your own computer.

  • Use stable releases, development branches or your own branches.

  • Some knowledge of command line and git is needed.

  • Requirements: conda, git, make, VS Build Tools (Windows only)

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