> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://anaconda.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Miniconda

Miniconda is a free, miniature installation of Anaconda Distribution that includes only conda, Python, the packages they both depend on, and a small number of other useful packages. See the full list of packages in Miniconda's [release notes](/getting-started/miniconda/release-notes).

If you need more packages, use the `conda install` command to install from thousands of packages available by default in Anaconda's public repo, or from other channels, like conda-forge or bioconda.

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## Latest Miniconda installer links

For the latest Miniconda installers for Python 3.13, go to [anaconda.com/download](https://www.anaconda.com/download). The Miniconda installers are on the same page as the Anaconda Distribution installers, past registration.

For a list of Miniconda hashes and an archive of Miniconda versions, including installers for older versions of Python, see [https://repo.anaconda.com/miniconda](https://repo.anaconda.com/miniconda).

## Miniconda installation guides

Our [Miniconda installation guides](/getting-started/miniconda/install/overview) walk you through installing Miniconda on Windows, macOS, and Linux using either graphical or command-line installers.

## Advanced install options

For more advanced installation options, such as installing with silent mode, installing on older operating systems, or installing for multiple users, see [Advanced installation](/getting-started/advanced-install/main).