Electric is a cutting-edge package manager designed for speed and usability, boasting download rates that far exceed its competitors. In this blog post, we’ll walk you through the steps to install Electric, test it, and troubleshoot any issues you may encounter along the way.

What Makes Electric Stand Out?

• Incredible Speed: Electric is designed for rapid downloads, offering speeds that are 200% to 1500% faster than other package managers.
• Concurrent Downloads: The only Windows package manager that officially supports concurrent installations, maximizing efficiency.
• Low System Requirements: Runs smoothly even on systems with only 2 GB of RAM.

Installation Steps

There are several ways to install Electric. Choose the method that best fits your needs:

Method 1: Install Using Official Installer

1. Download the latest version of the Electric Installer from the Releases Page.
2. Run the installer and follow the prompts to complete the installation.
3. Open Command Prompt (cmd.exe) or PowerShell (powershell.exe) and type electric to view the help commands.

Method 2: Install Using PowerShell

1. Run the following command in your PowerShell window:

iwr -useb get.electric.sh | iex

Method 3: Build From Source

For those who prefer to build from source, you will need Git and Python 3.x. Follow these steps:

1. Clone the GitHub repository using the Git CLI:

git clone https://www.github.com/electric-package-manager/electric

2. Navigate to the Electric directory:

cd electric

3. Install it locally using pip:

pip install --editable .

4. Register Tab Completion.
5. Type electric to access the help menu of commands.

Testing Electric

Once you have installed Electric, it’s crucial to ensure it’s working correctly:

1. Make sure you have built from source.
2. Run the following command to execute the tests:

python -m unittest discover src/tests

Troubleshooting Tips

While Electric is a powerful tool, issues may arise, especially since it’s currently in the alpha phase. Here are some troubleshooting ideas:

• If you encounter permission issues, ensure your execution policy is set to RemoteSigned by running Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned in PowerShell.
• If commands aren’t recognized, double-check your installation method and ensure you have followed all steps correctly.
• Visit the issues page to report any bugs or view existing reports.

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