Installing

Install Flower to use on the command-line and in Python projects.

Before installing Flower, you need to have Python and uv installed.

To check that these programs are installed, run the following commands in your Terminal:

Terminal

python3 --version
uv --version

If Python and uv are installed, these commands will show you the versions installed on your system. If you get an error, you need to install them before continuing.

Install globally

Installing Flower globally allows you to use it via the command line from any location on your machine. You can install it globally with uv:

Terminal

uv tool install "seedcase_flower @ git+https://github.com/seedcase-project/seedcase-flower"

You can now run Flower from any location on your computer by typing seedcase-flower in the Terminal.

Install in a Python project

If you only want to use Flower in within Python projects rather than globally, it’s generally recommended to install it in a project’s virtual environment to keep the project’s dependencies isolated from the system-wide Python setup and avoid conflicts. We use (and recommend) uv.

We assume you’ve already created a Python project that has a pyproject.toml file. If not, review uv’s guide on making projects.

While in the Terminal and in the project’s directory, add Flower to your project’s virtual environment by running:

Terminal

uv add "seedcase_flower @ git+https://github.com/seedcase-project/seedcase-flower"

You can check that Flower has been installed correctly by running this command:

Terminal

uv pip show seedcase_flower

If Flower has been installed successfully, the output will show details about Flower, and you’re now ready to start using Flower to format your metadata.