> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://documentation.dnanexus.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://documentation.dnanexus.com/developer/client-libraries/support-for-python3.md).

# Support for Python 3

The dx-toolkit has been developed for some time with Python 3 support in mind (this includes, for example, importing from `future` among [other recommendations](https://docs.python.org/3/howto/pyporting.html)).

As of November 2018, the dx-toolkit [has been modified](https://github.com/dnanexus/dx-toolkit/pull/437) to support builds from Python 3 directly. These changes address most issues with using `dxpy` and the dx-toolkit in Python 3 environments. To get started with installing the toolkit in Python 3 environments, use the `pip` command:

```shell
pip install dxpy
```

The CLI binaries are typically installed in `$HOME/.local/bin`. This may vary with your Python installation. To find the location on your system, use `python -m site --user-base`.

The [Python2 Deprecation and Python 3 Support FAQ](/faqs/eol-documentation/python-2-7-deprecation-and-migration-to-python-3.md) describes how Python 3 is supported in the app execution environment.


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