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Installation

You can install robox with a single command, either using pip or pipx. Prefer using pipx to have a better isolation between the dependencies. Read more about pipx here.

Requirements

  • Python 3.9 or above (stable with Python 3.10).
  • A C++ toolchain to compile testlib libraries (usually g++).
  • Optional:
    • Compilers/interpreters that you need to run your solutions on (e.g. g++, java).
    • Competitive Companion for contestants
    • pdfLaTeX and other additional packages to convert TeX files into PDF

From PyPI

$ pipx install robox.io

From the repository

$ git clone https://github.com/rsalesc/robox.io
$ cd robox.io
$ pipx install .

Verify installation

rbx --help# Robox help string should show up here

Proceed to the Configuration section.