How To Install python3-urwid on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install python3-urwid in AlmaLinux 8. python3-urwid is Console user interface library

Introduction

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

What is python3-urwid

Urwid is a Python library for making text console applications. It has many features including fluid interface resizing, support for UTF-8 and CJK encodings, standard and custom text layout modes, simple markup for setting text attributes, and a powerful, dynamic list box that handles a mix of widget types. It is flexible, modular, and leaves the developer in control.

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

Install python3-urwid 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-urwid using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install python3-urwid

Install python3-urwid 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-urwid using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install python3-urwid

How To Uninstall python3-urwid on AlmaLinux 8

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

sudo dnf remove python3-urwid

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Summary

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