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Paul Bihn 
Wed, Dec 24, 2025, 4:45 PM
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https://discuss.python.org/t/downloading-python-on-chromebook/28199

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You can easily run Python on a Chromebook by enabling the built-in Linux development environment in Settings, which provides a terminal to install Python 3 and tools like pip using sudo apt install python3 python3-pip, allowing for local development with a full environment, or use online IDEs like Replit for browser-based coding. 
1. Enable Linux on Your Chromebook
Go to Settings > Advanced > Developers and click Turn on for the Linux development environment.
Follow the prompts to set it up and wait for the installation to complete; a terminal window will automatically open. 
This video shows how to enable the Linux development environment on your Chromebook:

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MisterBrash
YouTube · Jan 30, 2024
2. Update & Install Python
In the Linux terminal, update your package lists: sudo apt update.
Install Python 3 and pip: sudo apt install python3 python3-pip.
Verify installation: python3 --version or pip3 --version. 
Watch this video to see how to update your Linux environment and install Python and pip:

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Timothy W Unkert
YouTube · Jun 20, 2023
3. Set Up Your Development Environment (Optional but Recommended)
For a Full IDE: Install a code editor like VS Code (using vscodium as an open-source option) or Sublime Text via Linux, then add their Python extensions for a richer experience. 
For Simplicity: Use IDLE (Python's default IDE) by installing it with sudo apt install idle3 and running idle3 from the terminal or app launcher. 
This video demonstrates how to set up a Python development environment using VS Code:

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Gd7 OS
YouTube · Apr 5, 2025
4. Start Coding!
In the Terminal: Type python3 to enter the interactive Python shell. 
Using an Editor: Create .py files in your Linux environment and run them with python3 your_script.py in the terminal. 
Online Option: For a no-setup approach, use browser-based platforms like Replit or Google Colab to code directly in your browser without installing anything. 
This video shows you how to run your Python code after setting up your environment:












	Notes and Warnings:
		All the software is free, but first you must disable Windows S if you haven't already 
		If you have multiple user accounts on your Windows machine, please install on the account you will be using this on
		Also, things change in the Python world and your screens may look a little different than below

Install VSC (Visual Studio Code)
	VSC install link
	warning: this will automatically download the install file, if it doesn't, click on 'direct download link'
	

		
	
	

Install Python and Pygame
	Python 3.12.3 install link
	note:  this will download Python right away
	please go to your Download folder and double click on it to launch it
	You will see the following screen (or something similar)
	Please check the 2 checkboxes at bottom, then click on Install Now
	

		
	
	

Install Python plugin on VCS then try some Python programming!
	First, create the VSCPython folder in your documents folder 
		e.g. C:\Users\paulw\Documents\VSCPython
	Click on this link
	Python Plugin install link
	click on install button on the page that comes up
	

		
	
	

Python Class Summary
	intro - little history about python, etc
	setup - go thru installation doc