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# How-to guides

Use these guides when you have a specific Conda Code task.

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:::{grid-item-card} Select the provider
:link: select-provider
:link-type: doc

Use Conda Code globally or for one registered Python project.
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:::{grid-item-card} Configure conda
:link: configure-conda
:link-type: doc

Choose the exact `conda` executable that Conda Code runs.
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:::{grid-item-card} Create from project files
:link: create-from-files
:link-type: doc

Use `environment.yml`, an explicit package list, or a conda-lock file.
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:::{grid-item-card} Manage environments and packages
:link: manage-environments
:link-type: doc

Create, remove, select, and modify regular conda environments.
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:::{grid-item-card} Use conda workspaces
:link: use-workspaces
:link-type: doc

Install declared environments, run tasks, and work within supported package
operations.
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:::{grid-item-card} Coexist with Pixi Code
:link: coexist-with-pixi-code
:link-type: doc

Keep each extension on its own project and prefix set.
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:::{grid-item-card} Troubleshoot
:link: troubleshooting
:link-type: doc

Resolve duplicate branches, missing workspaces, and failed refreshes.
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