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Welcome to Dedalus Conda

Build and install Dedalus spectral PDE solver with flexible Conda environments that support custom MPI, FFTW, and HDF5 libraries.

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Quick Start

Quickstart Guide

Get Dedalus running in minutes with our automated build scripts

Installation Methods

Choose between conda-forge or custom build scripts

Build Scripts

Explore the v2 and v3 build scripts in detail

Configuration

Configure MPI, FFTW, HDF5, and BLAS options

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Key Features

Automated Environment Setup

One-command installation for Dedalus v2 and v3 with all dependencies

Custom Library Support

Link to system-specific MPI, FFTW, and HDF5 libraries for optimal performance

Multi-Platform

Tested on Linux and macOS (x86 and Apple Silicon)

CI/CD Integration

GitHub Actions workflows for automated build testing

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Installation Options

Install Dedalus directly from conda-forge with pre-built binaries: 
conda create -n dedalus2 -c conda-forge dedalus
conda activate dedalus2
Perfect for laptops, workstations, and clusters that don’t require custom C libraries.

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Custom Build Scripts

Use our build scripts to link against system-specific libraries: 
git clone https://github.com/DedalusProject/dedalus_conda.git
cd dedalus_conda
bash conda_install_dedalus2.sh
Ideal for HPC environments requiring custom MPI implementations or optimized FFTW builds.

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Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions

GitHub Repository

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