Install python packages in Alteryx

Question

Hello

I tried to use the following python code to install a new packages in Alteryx.

- from ayx import Package
- Package.installPackages(package = "pulp")

On running above code in Altyerx's Jupyter notebook, I got error messages as captured in the screenshot. Any good idea how I should resolve this issue? The error message said using "--user" option, I am not sure what it means.

Appreciate if someone can help. Thanks a lot

mskipworth · Answer

In case this helps someone.

If you have the non-admin installation the install_type parameter should be 'install --user'

taylor_butler · Answer

Hi @tsnchan,

My understanding is that you should be able to download additional Python packages without admin privileges if you are running the non-Admin version of Designer (refer to the Python tool documentation: Python Tool (alteryx.com)). I tested this by running Designer Non-Admin 2022.1 on a machine without elevated rights and I was able to download the package without issue.

Hope that helps!

Taylor

tsnchan · Answer

Hello,

Anyone has insights on above? Thanks a lot

cheers

Terence