Desi+2+xprime+20231423+min+install

Q: Can I upgrade from minimal to full later?
A: No – the minimalist build uses a different binary chain. You must uninstall the minimal version and run the full installer.

Q: Does min install mean no documentation at all?
A: Correct. Use desi2-xprime-cli --help for inline help. desi+2+xprime+20231423+min+install

Q: Is build 20231423 compatible with DESI 1.x scripts?
A: Partially. The XPrime module has a different API. Refer to the upgrade guide (full version only). Q: Can I upgrade from minimal to full later

Q: How do I cite this software?
A: The minimal version does not include citation files. Use: DESI 2 XPrime Minimal Build (20231423), DESI Dev Collective, 2023. Q: Does min install mean no documentation at all

To complete a min install of DESI 2 XPrime 20231423, your system must meet:

| Requirement | Detail | |-------------|--------| | OS | Ubuntu 22.04+, Debian 12+, or any x86_64 Linux with glibc 2.35+ | | RAM | 4 GB (2 GB for minimal runtime) | | Disk | 1.5 GB free (installer + core binaries) | | Dependencies | build-essential, libssl-dev, curl | | User | Non‑root (sudo access for dependency installation) |

Last updated: May 2026
Target skill level: Intermediate
Installation type: Minimal (core-only)

# Install only desiutil and desi pipeline core (no spectra processing deps)
pip install desiutil desitarget desimodel