PyVersioner

Download and install any desired version of Python from python.org.
Supports automated version selection, patch filtering, and system-specific installation for Windows and Linux.

Note

• Fetches all available Python versions from the official source.
• Filters patch versions based on selected major release (e.g., 3.11.x).
• Fully automated installation process.
• Ideal for scripting, testing, or managing legacy environments.
• Change your python version to your desired version in less than a minute!

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Installation

Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/zebbern/PyVersioner.git
cd PyVersioner

Run the script:

python PyVersioner.py

⚠️ Note: You may need to run with sudo on Linux during installation.

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Usage

1. Run the Script

python PyVersioner.py

2. Select a Major Python Version

Choose from a menu (e.g., 3.10, 3.11, etc.)

3. Choose a Patch Strategy

• Option 1: Install the latest patch version
• Option 2: Select a specific patch release

4. Let PyVersioner Handle the Rest

• On Windows, .exe installer is downloaded and silently run.
• On Linux, source is downloaded, built, and installed using altinstall.

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Supported Versions

• Python 3.5.x through 3.13.x
• Support depends on what's available on the official Python FTP

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How It Works

1. Scrapes version listings from https://www.python.org/ftp/python/
2. Parses available directories into version numbers
3. Filters patch versions under selected major version
4. Downloads:
   • .exe installer (Windows)
   • .tgz source tarball (Linux)
5. Runs installer with appropriate flags depending on OS

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