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To write and execute Python within , you must install some platform-specific dependencies on the server hosting . The prerequisites vary depending on whether you are running in a Java or .NET environment.

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Java

To enable Python support on Java, install the following dependencies:
  • Python 3: Download and install a supported Python release (3.10 or higher) from the Python website.
  • Java Embedded Python (Jep) version 4.2.2

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Installing Jep for Java

Jep is a library that allows you to embed the Python interpreter into Java applications. It enables two-way integration between Java and Python, which lets Java programs run Python code, share variables, and even call functions across languages. You can find Jep and installation instructions on the Jep GitHub page.
Before you can install Jep, you need to install pip.
  • For Debian/Ubuntu-based distributions, pip can typically be installed using the following command: sudo apt-get install python3-pip.
  • For other distributions, refer to the appropriate documentation for pip installation.
Once Python and pip are installed, install Jep using this command: python3 -m pip install jep==4.2.2
On some Linux distributions, pip might install Jep to /usr/local/lib64/python3.6/site-packages/jep/ rather than the expected <PythonHome>/lib/site-packages/jep/ path. If cannot locate Jep automatically, set the LibraryPath environment variable to point to the actual Jep installation directory.

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Configure Your Environment

The final prerequisite step is to set a system environment variable that enables to find your Python installation. Set the PYTHONHOME environment variable to the root directory of your Python installation. This tells where to find the Python interpreter on your system.

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.NET

The necessary dependencies to enable Python support on .NET come packaged with the application. You only need to:
  • Python 3: Download and install a supported Python release (3.7-3.13) from the Python website.
  • Set the PYTHONHOME environment variable to the root directory where you installed Python 3. This tells where to find the Python interpreter on your system.
is compatible with Python releases 3.7-3.13. Later versions of Python cause the application to error.