ana) lets you log in to Anaconda, manage tools, and configure package sources. You do not need Python or conda to install it. To create environments, use conda or pixi alongside ana.
Before you begin
- Use macOS on Apple Silicon, Linux on x86_64 or aarch64, or Windows on x86_64.
- On Windows, use PowerShell 5.1 or later.
- Connect to the internet to download ana and its companion tools.
Install
- Windows PowerShell
- macOS / Linux
To install ana in
%USERPROFILE%\.local\bin, run:Installation options
For a custom installation directory or automated setup, download the installer and pass the options you need: To inspect the shell installer’s full options without installing ana, run:Authenticate
To connect ana to your Anaconda account, run:Set up companion tools
The installer attempts to set up companion tools automatically. If that step did not complete, or you skipped it, run the following after logging in:ana org and ana channel. Running it again leaves an existing installation unchanged. It does not install conda or add an anaconda command to your shell. For updates, see Update tools.
MCP client setup is built into ana and does not require bootstrap.
To learn more about the remote service and its capabilities, see Anaconda MCP.
To see managed tools and available installer downloads, run:
Install an environment manager
If you already use conda or pixi, continue to configure package sources.- Miniconda
- pixi
To download and verify the Miniconda installer for your platform, run:Run the installation command printed by ana, or open the downloaded
.exe on Windows. Ana downloads the installer but does not execute it. For the complete workflow, see Download and install Miniconda.What’s next
Now that you’re set up, you can:- Configure package sources for conda or pixi
- Install additional tools like pixi
- Connect an AI client using MCP
- Explore commands and configuration, including API requests
- Keep ana up to date or submit feedback