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Mambaforge
Mambaforge installs the mamba package manager with conda-forge specific pre-configurations.
Version 24.11.0.100 · by Miniforge Contributors
Official site: conda-forge.org
About Mambaforge
Mambaforge installs the mamba package manager with the following features pre-configured:
* [conda-forge](https://conda-forge.org/) set as the default (and only) channel.
* Packages in the base environment are obtained from the [conda-forge channel](https://anaconda.org/conda-forge).
You can provide parameters for the installation ([conda docs](https://conda.io/projects/conda/en/latest/user-guide/install/windows.html#installing-in-silent-mode)).
To have choco remember parameters on upgrade, be sure to set `choco feature enable -n=useRememberedArgumentsForUpgrades`.
* `/InstallationType:`[`AllUsers`|`JustMe`]
* Default: `AllUsers` (install for all users)
* `/RegisterPython:`[`0`|`1`]
* Default: `1` (register mambaforge python as the system's default)
* `/AddToPath:`[`0`|`1`]
* Default: `0` (do not add mambaforge directories to path)
* _Note: As of Mambaforge 4.12.0-0, you cannot add mambaforge to the PATH environment during an `AllUsers` installation.
This was done to address [a security exploit](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-26526)
([additional information](https://github.com/ContinuumIO/anaconda-issues/issues/12995#issuecomment-1188441961))._
* `/D:`(installation path)
* Default for `AllUsers`: `$toolsDir\mambaforge`
(`$toolsDir` is the path returned by chocolatey's `Get-ToolsLocation` function and defaults to `C:\tools`)
* Default for `JustMe`: `$Env:LOCALAPPDATA\mambaforge`
(`$Env:LOCALAPPDATA` is set by Windows and defaults to `C:\Users\{USERNAME}\AppData\Local`)
Example: `choco install mambaforge --params="'/InstallationType:JustMe /AddToPath:1'"`.
How to install Mambaforge
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install mambaforge
- Open Mambaforge once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mambaforge free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to conda-forge.org, the developer's official site, where Mambaforge is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.
What is the latest version of Mambaforge?
The version listed here is 24.11.0.100, published /Date(1734. The developer's site always has the newest release.
How do I install Mambaforge from the command line?
With Chocolatey, run: choco install mambaforge. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Mambaforge safe?
Mambaforge downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
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