Asking Python what version I am using

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Python has a version 2 and version 3. What code do I use to ask Python what version I am using in the module

Does this answer your question? [How do I check what version of Python is running my script?](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/1093322/how-do-i-check-what-version-of-python-is-running-my-script) — hylowaker, May 11 '20 at 05:37
From the command line: `python --version`. From inside Python: `import sys` then `sys.version`. — Tom Karzes, May 11 '20 at 05:39
In particular, if you only care about the major version, you can use `sys.version_info.major` — juanpa.arrivillaga, May 11 '20 at 05:40

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered May 11 '20 at 05:43

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Use sys.version_info:

import sys
print(sys.version_info)

The library is available for Python 3 and Python 2.

If you need to retrieve details about the OS, you can use platform

platform.python_version()

Returns the Python version as string 'major.minor.patchlevel'.

answered May 11 '20 at 05:43

olegsv

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If you're printing it, just use `sys.version`, which is already formatted as a string. – Tom Karzes May 11 '20 at 05:46

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