> ## 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.

# Eclipse and PyDev

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[Eclipse](https://www.eclipse.org/downloads/) is an open-source
platform that provides an array of convenient and powerful
code-editing and debugging tools.
[PyDev](https://www.pydev.org/) is a Python IDE that runs on top of Eclipse.

<Note>
  These instructions refer to Anaconda Distribution exclusively, but will also work with Miniconda.
</Note>

If you do not already have Eclipse and PyDev installed:

* Download [Eclipse](https://www.eclipse.org/downloads/) and read the [Eclipse resources](https://wiki.eclipse.org/).
* You might need to install the latest [Java JDK/JRE](https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/downloads/)
  before installing PyDev in order for PyDev to show up in
  the Eclipse Preferences menu after PyDev installation.
* Install [PyDev](https://www.pydev.org/manual_101_install.html).

After you have Eclipse, PyDev, and Anaconda installed, set Anaconda Python
as your default:

1. Open the Eclipse Preferences window:

   <Frame>
     <img src="https://mintcdn.com/anaconda-29683c67/hMeu-8dEYFekrhE_/images/Eclipse1.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=hMeu-8dEYFekrhE_&q=85&s=970f0989915f218a626ad81d84641eb1" alt="" width="172" height="211" data-path="images/Eclipse1.png" />
   </Frame>

2. In the PyDev list, select Interpreters, and then select Python Interpreter.

3. Click the Browse for python/pypy exe button:

   <Frame>
     <img src="https://mintcdn.com/anaconda-29683c67/hMeu-8dEYFekrhE_/images/Python-interpreter.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=hMeu-8dEYFekrhE_&q=85&s=e77229261633f861dfbd8a4e06e6e487" alt="" width="942" height="720" data-path="images/Python-interpreter.png" />
   </Frame>

4. In the Interpreter Name box, type `Anaconda Python`.

5. Browse to your Anaconda [Python interpreter path](/docs/getting-started/working-with-conda/ides/python-path).
   The interpreter you choose is related to your environment, so Eclipse
   will have access to all of the packages in that environment. To add
   new packages, you might need to `conda install package-name`
   in your Anaconda Prompt or terminal.

6. Click the OK button:

   <Frame>
     <img src="https://mintcdn.com/anaconda-29683c67/hMeu-8dEYFekrhE_/images/Eclipse3.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=hMeu-8dEYFekrhE_&q=85&s=3030c2b8fb29da0839db6a03bb82a20f" alt="" width="545" height="217" data-path="images/Eclipse3.png" />
   </Frame>

7. In the next window, select the folders to add to the SYSTEM Python path:

   1. Select all the folders

   2. Click the OK button.

      The Python Interpreters window now displays Anaconda Python:

      <Frame>
        <img src="https://mintcdn.com/anaconda-29683c67/hMeu-8dEYFekrhE_/images/Eclipse-interpreter.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=hMeu-8dEYFekrhE_&q=85&s=d68e75bd4d64db593b5bc7a6255c380c" alt="" width="945" height="716" data-path="images/Eclipse-interpreter.png" />
      </Frame>

   3. Click the Apply and Close button.

You are now ready to use Anaconda Python with your Eclipse and PyDev
installation.