Installation:

GWForge is currently available only from source. Follow the steps below for the recommended installation for development or use.

1. Create Conda Environment:

conda create --name gwforge-venv python=3.9.18

This command sets up a Conda environment named gwforge-venv with Python 3.9.18 and basic packages. To activate the Conda environment, use:

conda activate gwforge-venv

2. Install Optional dependencies

It is recommended to install lalsuite, lalsimulation, etc. This can be done using:

conda install -c conda-forge fftw lalsimulation lalsimulation-data lalsuite lalframe lalapps gitpython jupyterlab wget framel

Adjust the installation based on your specific needs.

3. Finally install the package itself

Proceed to install gwforge and its dependencies:

pip install git+https://github.com/koustavchandra/gwforge.git

This installs gwforge along with necessary dependencies such as bilby, gwpy, pycbc gwpopulation, etc. Ensure you are using the correct pip version; check by running:

which pip

You should see output similar to:

~/.conda/envs/gwforge-venv/bin/pip

Installation on macOS and Windows

If you are installing gwforge on macOS or Windows, you may encounter issues with the dependencies, particularly htcondor, which is not available for these systems. In such cases, please follow the steps below:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/koustavchandra/gwforge.git
   cd gwforge
   

2. Install the package using the modified requirements.txt: pip install . By customizing the installation process, you can ensure compatibility with your operating system.