The WinPython "whl" version includes a WheelHouse: a directory containing standard wheel packages (.whl files) sourced from PyPI. This enables users to install pre-downloaded packages quickly, even offline.

To install packages from the local WheelHouse, use:

wppm -i name_of_the_package(s)

• Replace name_of_the_package(s) with one or more package names (space-separated).
• The command installs the specified packages from the local WheelHouse, ensuring fast and offline installation.

To see all packages available in the WheelHouse, use:

wppm -ws . -ls

• This command lists every package currently available in the local WheelHouse directory.

You can explore the dependencies of packages present in the WheelHouse, just as you would for installed packages. Use:

wppm -ws . -p name_of_the_package(s)

• Replace name_of_the_package(s) with one or more package names.
• This command will display the dependency tree for the specified package(s) as found in the WheelHouse.

You can view a full Markdown-formatted summary of the WinPython environment, including the WheelHouse, by running:

wppm -md

• This command outputs a comprehensive Markdown summary of your current WinPython distribution, with details about included packages and the WheelHouse contents.

To compare the installed packages with the packages available in the WheelHouse, use:

wppm -md -ws .

• This command outputs a Markdown summary that compares all currently installed packages with what is available in the WheelHouse, highlighting differences such as missing, extra, or version discrepancies.

wppm -i numpy pandas matplotlib

Installs numpy, pandas, and matplotlib from the local WheelHouse if present.

wppm -ws . -ls

Lists all packages available in the WheelHouse.

wppm -ws . -p numpy

Displays the dependency tree for numpy as found in the WheelHouse.

wppm -md

Outputs a Markdown summary of the WinPython environment, including the WheelHouse.

wppm -md -ws .

Outputs a Markdown summary that compares installed packages with the WheelHouse contents.

• Offline Installation: Install packages without internet access.
• Faster Setup: No need to re-download common packages.
• Consistency: Guarantees the use of specific package versions provided by the WinPython distribution.
• Dependency Navigation: Explore package dependencies directly within the WheelHouse.
• Markdown Overview: Easily generate a Markdown summary of your environment for sharing or documentation.
• Comparison: Quickly spot any differences between installed packages and those in the WheelHouse.

• If a requested package is missing from the WheelHouse, you must fetch it from PyPI or provide it manually.
• The WheelHouse’s contents may vary between WinPython releases.

For more details, see the WinPython Documentation.