podm

podm is a command-line tool designed for managing and interacting with virtual environments, particularly those created with Python's venv module. It simplifies common tasks such as creating, activating, deactivating, and deleting virtual environments. The primary goal of podm is to provide a more streamlined and user-friendly experience compared to managing virtual environments directly through standard Python commands.

The tool allows users to specify a directory where their virtual environments will be stored, creating a centralized location for all projects. When creating a new environment, podm typically handles the underlying venv creation process, ensuring consistency across different projects. Activation and deactivation are handled through simple commands, which modify the shell's environment variables to point to the correct Python interpreter and installed packages within the chosen virtual environment.

podm also offers features for listing existing environments, making it easy to keep track of active and inactive projects. Deletion of environments is straightforward, removing the associated directory and all its contents. By abstracting away some of the more verbose commands associated with virtual environment management, podm aims to improve developer productivity and reduce potential errors. It is particularly useful for developers working on multiple Python projects simultaneously, each requiring its own isolated set of dependencies.