How To Install python3-hpack on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install python3-hpack in AlmaLinux 8. python3-hpack is Pure-Python HPACK header compression

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install python3-hpack on AlmaLinux 8.

What is python3-hpack

HTTP/2 Header Encoding for Python This module contains a pure-Python HTTP/2 header encoding (HPACK) logic for use in Python programs that implement HTTP/2. It also contains a compatibility layer that automatically enables the use of nghttp2 if it’s available.

We can use yum or dnf to install python3-hpack on AlmaLinux 8. In this tutorial we discuss both methods but you only need to choose one of method to install python3-hpack.

Install python3-hpack on AlmaLinux 8 Using dnf

Update yum database with dnf using the following command.

sudo dnf makecache --refresh

After updating yum database, We can install python3-hpack using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install python3-hpack

Install python3-hpack on AlmaLinux 8 Using yum

Update yum database with yum using the following command.

sudo yum makecache --refresh

After updating yum database, We can install python3-hpack using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install python3-hpack

How To Uninstall python3-hpack on AlmaLinux 8

To uninstall only the python3-hpack package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove python3-hpack

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Summary

In this tutorial we learn how to install python3-hpack on AlmaLinux 8 using yum and dnf.