How To Install python36-whoosh on CentOS 7

In this tutorial we learn how to install python36-whoosh on CentOS 7. python36-whoosh is Fast, Python3 full text indexing, search, and spell checking

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install python36-whoosh on CentOS 7.

What is python36-whoosh

Whoosh is a fast, featureful full-text indexing and searching library implemented in pure Python. Programmers can use it to easily add search functionality to their applications and websites. Every part of how Whoosh works can be extended or replaced to meet your needs exactly.

We can use yum or dnf to install python36-whoosh on CentOS 7. In this tutorial we discuss both methods but you only need to choose one of method to install python36-whoosh.

Install python36-whoosh on CentOS 7 Using yum

Update yum database with yum using the following command.

sudo yum makecache

After updating yum database, We can install python36-whoosh using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install python36-whoosh

Install python36-whoosh on CentOS 7 Using dnf

If you don’t have dnf installed you can install DNF on CentOS 7 first. Update yum database with dnf using the following command.

sudo dnf makecache

After updating yum database, We can install python36-whoosh using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install python36-whoosh

How To Uninstall python36-whoosh on CentOS 7

To uninstall only the python36-whoosh package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove python36-whoosh

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Summary

In this tutorial we learn how to install python36-whoosh on CentOS 7 using yum and dnf.