Overview

In addition to the software provided through the module system, you may install and manage your own software on SeaWulf. This is useful if you need a version not available as a module, or if you prefer to maintain a customized environment.

Best Practices

• Install in your home directory: Small tools and libraries can be installed in /gpfs/home/<username>. Be mindful of the 20 GB quota.
• Use project space for larger installs: If your group has a project directory in /gpfs/projects/<GroupName>, consider installing software there so it is accessible to all project members.
• Avoid scratch for installations: Scratch space is purged after 30 days and should only be used for temporary data.
• Use environments: For Python, you can create isolated environments with venv or Conda. This keeps dependencies separate and helps with reproducibility.

Conda Environments

Conda provides a more flexible way to manage software environments, especially for research workflows. See the following guide for details:

Creating and Using Conda Environments