How-to guides

Task-oriented guides for specific use cases.

Run scripts

Run Python scripts with inline dependency metadata.

Run scripts with dependencies

Manage cache

Control the conda-exec package cache.

Manage the cache

Use custom channels

Search bioconda, defaults, or other channels for packages.

Use custom channels

Use activation mode

Apply full conda activation for tools that need CONDA_PREFIX.

Use activation mode

Pin package versions

Constrain tool versions using match specs.

Pin package versions

Use in CI/CD pipelines

Run tools ephemerally in CI without permanent installation.

Use in CI/CD pipelines

Troubleshoot common issues

Fix errors with installation, caching, and tool discovery.

Troubleshoot common issues