Python Sandbox Custom Pip Packages#

You can add custom Python packages to the sandbox environment used by Louie

Steps#

Install the Package to the Sandbox Directory

Install the desired package into the sandbox environment:

docker run --rm -it \
  -v /var/louie/data/data/py_envs/sandbox:/opt/py_envs \
  -e PYTHONPATH=/opt/py_envs \
  -e PIP_TARGET=/opt/py_envs \
  graphistry/louie-sandbox:latest \
  pip install your_package_name

Replace your_package_name with the name of the package you wish to install.

Use the Package in Python Cells

You can now import and use the package in Python AI and Python cells without restarting Louie.

Example:
```
import your_package_name
# Use the package as needed
```
Optional: Restart Services

To ensure the AI is aware of the new package’s availability, you may restart DJ and Louie:
```
cd /var/louie
./dc up -d --force-recreate louie
```

This allows for the extension of the sandbox environment with additional Python packages as needed.