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Overview of generic easyblocks¶

BinariesTarball - Binary - BuildEnv - Bundle - CMakeMake - CMakePythonPackage - CmdCp - Conda - ConfigureMake - ConfigureMakePythonPackage - CrayToolchain - FortranPythonPackage - IntelBase - JAR - MakeCp - MesonNinja - ModuleRC - OCamlPackage - OctavePackage - PackedBinary - PerlModule - PythonBundle - PythonPackage - RPackage - Rpm - RubyGem - SCons - SystemCompiler - SystemMPI - Tarball - Toolchain - VSCPythonPackage - VersionIndependentPythonPackage - Waf

`BinariesTarball`¶

(derives from Tarball)

Support for installing a tarball of binaries

Customised steps in `BinariesTarball` easyblock¶

install_step - Install by copying unzipped binaries to ‘bin’ subdir of installation dir, and fixing permissions.

`Binary`¶

(derives from EasyBlock)

Support for installing software that comes in binary form.: Just copy the sources to the install dir, or use the specified install command.

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to `Binary` easyblock¶

easyconfig parameter	description	default value
`extract_sources`	Whether or not to extract sources	`False`
`install_cmd`	Install command to be used.	`None`
`prepend_to_path`	Prepend the given directories (relative to install-dir) to the environment variable PATH in the module file. Default is the install-dir itself.	`['']`
`staged_install`	Perform staged installation via subdirectory of build directory	`False`

Customised steps in `Binary` easyblock¶

build_step - No compilation, this is binary software
configure_step - No configuration, this is binary software
install_step - Copy all files in build directory to the install directory

Example easyconfig for `Binary` easyblock¶

easyblock = 'Binary'

name = 'Platanus'
version = '1.2.1'
versionsuffix = '-linux-x86_64'

homepage = 'http://platanus.bio.titech.ac.jp/'
description = """PLATform for Assembling NUcleotide Sequences"""

toolchain = {'name': 'dummy', 'version': 'dummy'}

source_urls = ['http://platanus.bio.titech.ac.jp/Platanus_release/20130901010201']
sources = ['platanus']
checksums = ['02cf92847ec704d010a54df293b9c60a']

sanity_check_paths = {
    'files': ['platanus'],
    'dirs': [],
}

moduleclass = 'bio'

`BuildEnv`¶

(derives from Bundle)

Build environment of toolchain: only generate module file

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to `BuildEnv` easyblock¶

easyconfig parameter	description	default value
`altroot`	Software name of dependency to use to define $EBROOT for this bundle	`None`
`altversion`	Software name of dependency to use to define $EBVERSION for this bundle	`None`
`components`	List of components to install: tuples w/ name, version and easyblock to use	`()`
`default_component_specs`	Default specs to use for every component	`{}`
`default_easyblock`	Default easyblock to use for components	`None`

`Bundle`¶

(derives from EasyBlock)

Bundle of modules: only generate module files, nothing to build/install

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to `Bundle` easyblock¶

easyconfig parameter	description	default value
`altroot`	Software name of dependency to use to define $EBROOT for this bundle	`None`
`altversion`	Software name of dependency to use to define $EBVERSION for this bundle	`None`
`components`	List of components to install: tuples w/ name, version and easyblock to use	`()`
`default_component_specs`	Default specs to use for every component	`{}`
`default_easyblock`	Default easyblock to use for components	`None`

Customised steps in `Bundle` easyblock¶

build_step - Do nothing.
configure_step - Collect altroot/altversion info.
install_step - Install components, if specified.

Example easyconfig for `Bundle` easyblock¶

easyblock = 'Bundle'

name = 'Autotools'
version = '20150119' # date of the most recent change

homepage = 'http://autotools.io'
description = """This bundle collect the standard GNU build tools: Autoconf, Automake and libtool"""

toolchain = {'name': 'GCC', 'version': '4.9.2'}

dependencies = [
    ('Autoconf', '2.69'), # 20120424
    ('Automake', '1.15'), # 20150105
    ('libtool', '2.4.5'), # 20150119
]

moduleclass = 'devel'

`CMakeMake`¶

(derives from ConfigureMake)

Support for configuring build with CMake instead of traditional configure script

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to `CMakeMake` easyblock¶

easyconfig parameter	description	default value
`build_type`	Value to provide to –build option of configure script, e.g., x86_64-pc-linux-gnu (determined by config.guess shipped with EasyBuild if None, False implies to leave it up to the configure script)	`None`
`configure_cmd_prefix`	Prefix to be glued before ./configure	`""`
`host_type`	Value to provide to –host option of configure script, e.g., x86_64-pc-linux-gnu (determined by config.guess shipped with EasyBuild if None, False implies to leave it up to the configure script)	`None`
`prefix_opt`	Prefix command line option for configure script (‘–prefix=’ if None)	`None`
`separate_build_dir`	Perform build in a separate directory	`False`
`srcdir`	Source directory location to provide to cmake command	`None`
`tar_config_opts`	Override tar settings as determined by configure.	`False`

Customised steps in `CMakeMake` easyblock¶

configure_step - Configure build using cmake
install_step - Configure build using cmake

Example easyconfig for `CMakeMake` easyblock¶

easyblock = 'CMakeMake'

name = 'ANTs'
version = '2.1.0rc3'

homepage = 'http://stnava.github.io/ANTs/'
description = """ANTs extracts information from complex datasets that include imaging. ANTs is useful for managing,
 interpreting and visualizing multidimensional data."""

toolchain = {'name': 'goolf', 'version': '1.5.14'}
toolchainopts = {'pic': True}

source_urls = ['https://github.com/stnava/ANTs/archive/']
sources = ['v%(version)s.tar.gz']

builddependencies = [('CMake', '3.0.2')]

skipsteps = ['install']
buildopts = ' && mkdir -p %(installdir)s && cp -r * %(installdir)s/'

parallel = 1

separate_build_dir = True

sanity_check_paths = {
    'files': ['bin/ANTS'],
    'dirs': ['lib'],
}

moduleclass = 'data'

`CMakePythonPackage`¶

(derives from CMakeMake, PythonPackage)

Build a Python package and module with cmake.

Some packages use cmake to first build and install C Python packages and then put the Python package in lib/pythonX.Y/site-packages.

We install this in a seperate location and generate a module file which sets the PYTHONPATH.

We use the default CMake implementation, and use make_module_extra from PythonPackage.

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to `CMakePythonPackage` easyblock¶

easyconfig parameter	description	default value
`build_type`	Value to provide to –build option of configure script, e.g., x86_64-pc-linux-gnu (determined by config.guess shipped with EasyBuild if None, False implies to leave it up to the configure script)	`None`
`buildcmd`	Command to pass to setup.py to build the extension	`"build"`
`check_ldshared`	Check Python value of $LDSHARED, correct if needed to “$CC -shared”	`False`
`configure_cmd_prefix`	Prefix to be glued before ./configure	`""`
`download_dep_fail`	Fail if downloaded dependencies are detected	`None`
`host_type`	Value to provide to –host option of configure script, e.g., x86_64-pc-linux-gnu (determined by config.guess shipped with EasyBuild if None, False implies to leave it up to the configure script)	`None`
`install_target`	Option to pass to setup.py	`"install"`
`options`	Dictionary with extension options.	`{}`
`prefix_opt`	Prefix command line option for configure script (‘–prefix=’ if None)	`None`
`req_py_majver`	Required major Python version (only relevant when using system Python)	`2`
`req_py_minver`	Required minor Python version (only relevant when using system Python)	`6`
`runtest`	Run unit tests.	`True`
`separate_build_dir`	Perform build in a separate directory	`False`
`srcdir`	Source directory location to provide to cmake command	`None`
`tar_config_opts`	Override tar settings as determined by configure.	`False`
`unpack_sources`	Unpack sources prior to build/install	`True`
`use_easy_install`	Install using ‘%(python)s setup.py easy_install –prefix=%(prefix)s %(installopts)s %(loc)s’ (deprecated)	`False`
`use_pip`	Install using ‘pip install –prefix=%(prefix)s %(installopts)s %(loc)s’	`False`
`use_pip_editable`	Install using ‘pip install –editable’	`False`
`use_pip_for_deps`	Install dependencies using ‘pip install –prefix=%(prefix)s %(installopts)s %(loc)s’	`False`
`use_setup_py_develop`	Install using ‘%(python)s setup.py develop –prefix=%(prefix)s %(installopts)s’ (deprecated)	`False`
`zipped_egg`	Install as a zipped eggs (requires use_easy_install)	`False`

Customised steps in `CMakePythonPackage` easyblock¶

build_step - Build Python package with cmake
configure_step - Main configuration using cmake
install_step - Install with cmake install

`CmdCp`¶

(derives from MakeCp)

Software with no configure, no make, and no make install step.: Just run the specified command for all sources, and copy specified files to the install dir

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to `CmdCp` easyblock¶

easyconfig parameter	description	default value
`build_type`	Value to provide to –build option of configure script, e.g., x86_64-pc-linux-gnu (determined by config.guess shipped with EasyBuild if None, False implies to leave it up to the configure script)	`None`
`cmds_map`	List of regex/template command (with ‘source’/’target’ fields) tuples	`[('.*', '$CC $CFLAGS %(source)s -o %(target)s')]`
`configure_cmd_prefix`	Prefix to be glued before ./configure	`""`
`files_to_copy`	List of files or dirs to copy	`[]`
`host_type`	Value to provide to –host option of configure script, e.g., x86_64-pc-linux-gnu (determined by config.guess shipped with EasyBuild if None, False implies to leave it up to the configure script)	`None`
`prefix_opt`	Prefix command line option for configure script (‘–prefix=’ if None)	`None`
`tar_config_opts`	Override tar settings as determined by configure.	`False`
`with_configure`	Run configure script before building	`False`

Customised steps in `CmdCp` easyblock¶

build_step - Build by running the command with the inputfiles
configure_step - Build by running the command with the inputfiles
install_step - Build by running the command with the inputfiles

`Conda`¶

(derives from Binary)

Support for installing software using ‘conda’.

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to `Conda` easyblock¶

easyconfig parameter	description	default value
`channels`	List of conda channels to pass to ‘conda install’	`None`
`environment_file`	Conda environment.yml file to use with ‘conda env create’	`None`
`extract_sources`	Whether or not to extract sources	`False`
`install_cmd`	Install command to be used.	`None`
`prepend_to_path`	Prepend the given directories (relative to install-dir) to the environment variable PATH in the module file. Default is the install-dir itself.	`['']`
`remote_environment`	Remote conda environment to use with ‘conda env create’	`None`
`requirements`	Requirements specification to pass to ‘conda install’	`None`
`staged_install`	Perform staged installation via subdirectory of build directory	`False`

Customised steps in `Conda` easyblock¶

install_step - Install software using ‘conda env create’ or ‘conda create’ & ‘conda install’.

`ConfigureMake`¶

(derives from EasyBlock)

Support for building and installing applications with configure/make/make install

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to `ConfigureMake` easyblock¶

easyconfig parameter	description	default value
`build_type`	Value to provide to –build option of configure script, e.g., x86_64-pc-linux-gnu (determined by config.guess shipped with EasyBuild if None, False implies to leave it up to the configure script)	`None`
`configure_cmd_prefix`	Prefix to be glued before ./configure	`""`
`host_type`	Value to provide to –host option of configure script, e.g., x86_64-pc-linux-gnu (determined by config.guess shipped with EasyBuild if None, False implies to leave it up to the configure script)	`None`
`prefix_opt`	Prefix command line option for configure script (‘–prefix=’ if None)	`None`
`tar_config_opts`	Override tar settings as determined by configure.	`False`

Commonly used easyconfig parameters with `ConfigureMake` easyblock¶

easyconfig parameter	description
configopts	Extra options passed to configure (default already has –prefix)
buildopts	Extra options passed to make step (default already has -j X)
installopts	Extra options for installation

Customised steps in `ConfigureMake` easyblock¶

build_step - Start the actual build
- typical: make -j X
configure_step - Configure step
- typically ./configure –prefix=/install/path style
install_step - Create the installation in correct location
- typical: make install

Example easyconfig for `ConfigureMake` easyblock¶

easyblock = 'ConfigureMake'

name = 'zsync'
version = '0.6.2'

homepage = 'http://zsync.moria.org.uk/'
description = """zsync-0.6.2: Optimising file distribution program, a 1-to-many rsync"""

toolchain = {'name': 'ictce', 'version': '5.3.0'}

sources = [SOURCE_TAR_BZ2]
source_urls = ['http://zsync.moria.org.uk/download/']

sanity_check_paths = {
    'files': ['bin/zsync'],
    'dirs': []
}

moduleclass = 'tools'

`ConfigureMakePythonPackage`¶

(derives from ConfigureMake, PythonPackage)

Build a Python package and module with ‘python configure/make/make install’.

Implemented by using: - a custom implementation of configure_step - using the build_step and install_step from ConfigureMake - using the sanity_check_step and make_module_extra from PythonPackage

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to `ConfigureMakePythonPackage` easyblock¶

easyconfig parameter	description	default value
`build_type`	Value to provide to –build option of configure script, e.g., x86_64-pc-linux-gnu (determined by config.guess shipped with EasyBuild if None, False implies to leave it up to the configure script)	`None`
`buildcmd`	Command to pass to setup.py to build the extension	`"build"`
`check_ldshared`	Check Python value of $LDSHARED, correct if needed to “$CC -shared”	`False`
`configure_cmd_prefix`	Prefix to be glued before ./configure	`""`
`download_dep_fail`	Fail if downloaded dependencies are detected	`None`
`host_type`	Value to provide to –host option of configure script, e.g., x86_64-pc-linux-gnu (determined by config.guess shipped with EasyBuild if None, False implies to leave it up to the configure script)	`None`
`install_target`	Option to pass to setup.py	`"install"`
`options`	Dictionary with extension options.	`{}`
`prefix_opt`	Prefix command line option for configure script (‘–prefix=’ if None)	`None`
`req_py_majver`	Required major Python version (only relevant when using system Python)	`2`
`req_py_minver`	Required minor Python version (only relevant when using system Python)	`6`
`runtest`	Run unit tests.	`True`
`tar_config_opts`	Override tar settings as determined by configure.	`False`
`unpack_sources`	Unpack sources prior to build/install	`True`
`use_easy_install`	Install using ‘%(python)s setup.py easy_install –prefix=%(prefix)s %(installopts)s %(loc)s’ (deprecated)	`False`
`use_pip`	Install using ‘pip install –prefix=%(prefix)s %(installopts)s %(loc)s’	`False`
`use_pip_editable`	Install using ‘pip install –editable’	`False`
`use_pip_for_deps`	Install dependencies using ‘pip install –prefix=%(prefix)s %(installopts)s %(loc)s’	`False`
`use_setup_py_develop`	Install using ‘%(python)s setup.py develop –prefix=%(prefix)s %(installopts)s’ (deprecated)	`False`
`zipped_egg`	Install as a zipped eggs (requires use_easy_install)	`False`

Customised steps in `ConfigureMakePythonPackage` easyblock¶

build_step - Build Python package with ‘make’.
configure_step - Configure build using ‘python configure’.
install_step - Install with ‘make install’.

Example easyconfig for `ConfigureMakePythonPackage` easyblock¶

easyblock = 'ConfigureMakePythonPackage'

name = 'PyQt'
version = '4.11.3'
versionsuffix = '-Python-%(pyver)s'

homepage = 'http://www.riverbankcomputing.co.uk/software/pyqt'
description = """PyQt is a set of Python v2 and v3 bindings for Digia's Qt application framework."""

toolchain = {'name': 'goolf', 'version': '1.5.14'}

sources = ['%(name)s-x11-gpl-%(version)s.tar.gz']
source_urls = ['http://sourceforge.net/projects/pyqt/files/PyQt4/PyQt-%(version)s']

dependencies = [
    ('Python', '2.7.9'),
    ('SIP', '4.16.4', versionsuffix),
    ('Qt', '4.8.6'),
]

configopts = "configure-ng.py --confirm-license"
configopts += " --destdir=%%(installdir)s/lib/python%(pyshortver)s/site-packages "
configopts += " --no-sip-files"

options = {'modulename': 'PyQt4'}

modextrapaths = {'PYTHONPATH': 'lib/python%(pyshortver)s/site-packages'}

moduleclass = 'vis'

`CrayToolchain`¶

(derives from Bundle)

Compiler toolchain: generate module file only, nothing to build/install

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to `CrayToolchain` easyblock¶

easyconfig parameter	description	default value
`altroot`	Software name of dependency to use to define $EBROOT for this bundle	`None`
`altversion`	Software name of dependency to use to define $EBVERSION for this bundle	`None`
`components`	List of components to install: tuples w/ name, version and easyblock to use	`()`
`default_component_specs`	Default specs to use for every component	`{}`
`default_easyblock`	Default easyblock to use for components	`None`

`FortranPythonPackage`¶

(derives from PythonPackage)

Extends PythonPackage to add a Fortran compiler to the make call

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to `FortranPythonPackage` easyblock¶

easyconfig parameter	description	default value
`buildcmd`	Command to pass to setup.py to build the extension	`"build"`
`check_ldshared`	Check Python value of $LDSHARED, correct if needed to “$CC -shared”	`False`
`download_dep_fail`	Fail if downloaded dependencies are detected	`None`
`install_target`	Option to pass to setup.py	`"install"`
`options`	Dictionary with extension options.	`{}`
`req_py_majver`	Required major Python version (only relevant when using system Python)	`2`
`req_py_minver`	Required minor Python version (only relevant when using system Python)	`6`
`runtest`	Run unit tests.	`True`
`unpack_sources`	Unpack sources prior to build/install	`True`
`use_easy_install`	Install using ‘%(python)s setup.py easy_install –prefix=%(prefix)s %(installopts)s %(loc)s’ (deprecated)	`False`
`use_pip`	Install using ‘pip install –prefix=%(prefix)s %(installopts)s %(loc)s’	`False`
`use_pip_editable`	Install using ‘pip install –editable’	`False`
`use_pip_for_deps`	Install dependencies using ‘pip install –prefix=%(prefix)s %(installopts)s %(loc)s’	`False`
`use_setup_py_develop`	Install using ‘%(python)s setup.py develop –prefix=%(prefix)s %(installopts)s’ (deprecated)	`False`
`zipped_egg`	Install as a zipped eggs (requires use_easy_install)	`False`

Customised steps in `FortranPythonPackage` easyblock¶

build_step - Customize the build step by adding compiler-specific flags to the build command.
configure_step - Customize the build step by adding compiler-specific flags to the build command.
install_step - Customize the build step by adding compiler-specific flags to the build command.

`IntelBase`¶

(derives from EasyBlock)

Base class for Intel software

no configure/make : binary release
add license_file variable

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to `IntelBase` easyblock¶

easyconfig parameter	description	default value
`components`	List of components to install	`None`
`license_activation`	License activation type	`"license_server"`
`m32`	Enable 32-bit toolchain	`False`
`requires_runtime_license`	Boolean indicating whether or not a runtime license is required	`True`
`serial_number`	Serial number for the product	`None`
`usetmppath`	Use temporary path for installation	`False`

Customised steps in `IntelBase` easyblock¶

build_step - Binary installation files, so no building.
configure_step - Configure: handle license file and clean home dir.
install_step - Actual installation
- create silent cfg file
- set environment parameters
- execute command

`JAR`¶

(derives from Binary)

Support for installing JAR files.

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to `JAR` easyblock¶

easyconfig parameter	description	default value
`extract_sources`	Whether or not to extract sources	`False`
`install_cmd`	Install command to be used.	`None`
`prepend_to_path`	Prepend the given directories (relative to install-dir) to the environment variable PATH in the module file. Default is the install-dir itself.	`['']`
`staged_install`	Perform staged installation via subdirectory of build directory	`False`

`MakeCp`¶

(derives from ConfigureMake)

Software with no configure and no make install step.

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to `MakeCp` easyblock¶

easyconfig parameter	description	default value
`build_type`	Value to provide to –build option of configure script, e.g., x86_64-pc-linux-gnu (determined by config.guess shipped with EasyBuild if None, False implies to leave it up to the configure script)	`None`
`configure_cmd_prefix`	Prefix to be glued before ./configure	`""`
`files_to_copy`	List of files or dirs to copy	`[]`
`host_type`	Value to provide to –host option of configure script, e.g., x86_64-pc-linux-gnu (determined by config.guess shipped with EasyBuild if None, False implies to leave it up to the configure script)	`None`
`prefix_opt`	Prefix command line option for configure script (‘–prefix=’ if None)	`None`
`tar_config_opts`	Override tar settings as determined by configure.	`False`
`with_configure`	Run configure script before building	`False`

Customised steps in `MakeCp` easyblock¶

configure_step - Configure build if required
install_step - Install by copying specified files and directories.

`MesonNinja`¶

(derives from EasyBlock)

Support for building and installing software with ‘meson’ and ‘ninja’.

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to `MesonNinja` easyblock¶

easyconfig parameter	description	default value
`separate_build_dir`	Perform build in a separate directory	`True`

Customised steps in `MesonNinja` easyblock¶

build_step - Build with Ninja.
configure_step - Configure with Meson.
install_step - Install with ‘ninja install’.

`ModuleRC`¶

(derives from EasyBlock)

Generic easyblock to create a software-specific .modulerc file

Customised steps in `ModuleRC` easyblock¶

build_step - Do nothing.
configure_step - Do nothing.
install_step - Do nothing.

`OCamlPackage`¶

(derives from ExtensionEasyBlock)

Builds and installs OCaml packages using OPAM package manager.

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to `OCamlPackage` easyblock¶

easyconfig parameter	description	default value
`options`	Dictionary with extension options.	`{}`

Customised steps in `OCamlPackage` easyblock¶

configure_step - Raise error when configure step is run: installing OCaml packages stand-alone is not supported (yet)
install_step - Raise error when configure step is run: installing OCaml packages stand-alone is not supported (yet)

`OctavePackage`¶

(derives from ExtensionEasyBlock)

Builds and installs Octave extension toolboxes.

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to `OctavePackage` easyblock¶

easyconfig parameter	description	default value
`options`	Dictionary with extension options.	`{}`

Customised steps in `OctavePackage` easyblock¶

configure_step - Raise error when configure step is run: installing Octave toolboxes stand-alone is not supported (yet)
install_step - Raise error when configure step is run: installing Octave toolboxes stand-alone is not supported (yet)

`PackedBinary`¶

(derives from Binary, EasyBlock)

Support for installing packed binary software.: Just unpack the sources in the install dir

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to `PackedBinary` easyblock¶

easyconfig parameter	description	default value
`extract_sources`	Whether or not to extract sources	`False`
`install_cmd`	Install command to be used.	`None`
`prepend_to_path`	Prepend the given directories (relative to install-dir) to the environment variable PATH in the module file. Default is the install-dir itself.	`['']`
`staged_install`	Perform staged installation via subdirectory of build directory	`False`

Customised steps in `PackedBinary` easyblock¶

install_step - Copy all unpacked source directories to install directory, one-by-one.

`PerlModule`¶

(derives from ExtensionEasyBlock, ConfigureMake)

Builds and installs a Perl module, and can provide a dedicated module file.

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to `PerlModule` easyblock¶

easyconfig parameter	description	default value
`options`	Dictionary with extension options.	`{}`
`runtest`	Run unit tests.	`"test"`

Customised steps in `PerlModule` easyblock¶

build_step - No separate build procedure for Perl modules.
configure_step - No separate configuration for Perl modules.
install_step - Run install procedure for Perl modules.

`PythonBundle`¶

(derives from Bundle)

Bundle of modules: only generate module files, nothing to build/install

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to `PythonBundle` easyblock¶

easyconfig parameter	description	default value
`altroot`	Software name of dependency to use to define $EBROOT for this bundle	`None`
`altversion`	Software name of dependency to use to define $EBVERSION for this bundle	`None`
`buildcmd`	Command to pass to setup.py to build the extension	`"build"`
`check_ldshared`	Check Python value of $LDSHARED, correct if needed to “$CC -shared”	`False`
`components`	List of components to install: tuples w/ name, version and easyblock to use	`()`
`default_component_specs`	Default specs to use for every component	`{}`
`default_easyblock`	Default easyblock to use for components	`None`
`download_dep_fail`	Fail if downloaded dependencies are detected	`None`
`install_target`	Option to pass to setup.py	`"install"`
`options`	Dictionary with extension options.	`{}`
`req_py_majver`	Required major Python version (only relevant when using system Python)	`2`
`req_py_minver`	Required minor Python version (only relevant when using system Python)	`6`
`runtest`	Run unit tests.	`True`
`unpack_sources`	Unpack sources prior to build/install	`True`
`use_easy_install`	Install using ‘%(python)s setup.py easy_install –prefix=%(prefix)s %(installopts)s %(loc)s’ (deprecated)	`False`
`use_pip`	Install using ‘pip install –prefix=%(prefix)s %(installopts)s %(loc)s’	`False`
`use_pip_editable`	Install using ‘pip install –editable’	`False`
`use_pip_for_deps`	Install dependencies using ‘pip install –prefix=%(prefix)s %(installopts)s %(loc)s’	`False`
`use_setup_py_develop`	Install using ‘%(python)s setup.py develop –prefix=%(prefix)s %(installopts)s’ (deprecated)	`False`
`zipped_egg`	Install as a zipped eggs (requires use_easy_install)	`False`

`PythonPackage`¶

(derives from ExtensionEasyBlock)

Builds and installs a Python package, and provides a dedicated module file.

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to `PythonPackage` easyblock¶

easyconfig parameter	description	default value
`buildcmd`	Command to pass to setup.py to build the extension	`"build"`
`check_ldshared`	Check Python value of $LDSHARED, correct if needed to “$CC -shared”	`False`
`download_dep_fail`	Fail if downloaded dependencies are detected	`None`
`install_target`	Option to pass to setup.py	`"install"`
`options`	Dictionary with extension options.	`{}`
`req_py_majver`	Required major Python version (only relevant when using system Python)	`2`
`req_py_minver`	Required minor Python version (only relevant when using system Python)	`6`
`runtest`	Run unit tests.	`True`
`unpack_sources`	Unpack sources prior to build/install	`True`
`use_easy_install`	Install using ‘%(python)s setup.py easy_install –prefix=%(prefix)s %(installopts)s %(loc)s’ (deprecated)	`False`
`use_pip`	Install using ‘pip install –prefix=%(prefix)s %(installopts)s %(loc)s’	`False`
`use_pip_editable`	Install using ‘pip install –editable’	`False`
`use_pip_for_deps`	Install dependencies using ‘pip install –prefix=%(prefix)s %(installopts)s %(loc)s’	`False`
`use_setup_py_develop`	Install using ‘%(python)s setup.py develop –prefix=%(prefix)s %(installopts)s’ (deprecated)	`False`
`zipped_egg`	Install as a zipped eggs (requires use_easy_install)	`False`

Customised steps in `PythonPackage` easyblock¶

build_step - Build Python package using setup.py
configure_step - Configure Python package build/install.
install_step - Install Python package to a custom path using setup.py

`RPackage`¶

(derives from ExtensionEasyBlock)

Install an R package as a separate module, or as an extension.

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to `RPackage` easyblock¶

easyconfig parameter	description	default value
`exts_subdir`	Subdirectory where R extensions should be installed info	`""`
`options`	Dictionary with extension options.	`{}`
`unpack_sources`	Unpack sources before installation	`False`

Customised steps in `RPackage` easyblock¶

build_step - No separate build step for R packages.
configure_step - No configuration for installing R packages.
install_step - Install procedure for R packages.

`Rpm`¶

(derives from Binary)

Support for installing RPM files.

sources is a list of rpms
installation is with –nodeps (so the sources list has to be complete)

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to `Rpm` easyblock¶

easyconfig parameter	description	default value
`extract_sources`	Whether or not to extract sources	`False`
`force`	Use force	`False`
`install_cmd`	Install command to be used.	`None`
`makesymlinks`	Create symlinks for listed paths	`[]`
`postinstall`	Enable post install	`False`
`preinstall`	Enable pre install	`False`
`prepend_to_path`	Prepend the given directories (relative to install-dir) to the environment variable PATH in the module file. Default is the install-dir itself.	`['']`
`staged_install`	Perform staged installation via subdirectory of build directory	`False`

Customised steps in `Rpm` easyblock¶

configure_step - Custom configuration procedure for RPMs: rebuild RPMs for relocation if required.
install_step - Custom installation procedure for RPMs into a custom prefix.

`RubyGem`¶

(derives from ExtensionEasyBlock)

Builds and installs Ruby Gems.

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to `RubyGem` easyblock¶

easyconfig parameter	description	default value
`options`	Dictionary with extension options.	`{}`

Customised steps in `RubyGem` easyblock¶

build_step - No separate build procedure for Ruby Gems.
configure_step - No separate configuration for Ruby Gems.
install_step - Install Ruby Gems using gem package manager

`SCons`¶

(derives from EasyBlock)

Support for building/installing with SCons.

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to `SCons` easyblock¶

easyconfig parameter	description	default value
`prefix_arg`	Syntax for specifying installation prefix	`"PREFIX="`

Customised steps in `SCons` easyblock¶

build_step - Build with SCons
configure_step - No configure step for SCons
install_step - Install with SCons

`SystemCompiler`¶

(derives from Bundle, EB_GCC, EB_ifort)

Support for generating a module file for the system compiler with specified name.

The compiler is expected to be available in $PATH, required libraries are assumed to be readily available.

Specifying ‘system’ as a version leads to using the derived compiler version in the generated module; if an actual version is specified, it is checked against the derived version of the system compiler that was found.

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to `SystemCompiler` easyblock¶

easyconfig parameter	description	default value
`altroot`	Software name of dependency to use to define $EBROOT for this bundle	`None`
`altversion`	Software name of dependency to use to define $EBVERSION for this bundle	`None`
`build_type`	Value to provide to –build option of configure script, e.g., x86_64-pc-linux-gnu (determined by config.guess shipped with EasyBuild if None, False implies to leave it up to the configure script)	`None`
`clooguseisl`	Use ISL with CLooG or not	`False`
`components`	List of components to install: tuples w/ name, version and easyblock to use	`()`
`configure_cmd_prefix`	Prefix to be glued before ./configure	`""`
`default_component_specs`	Default specs to use for every component	`{}`
`default_easyblock`	Default easyblock to use for components	`None`
`generate_standalone_module`	Add known path/library extensions and environment variables for the compiler to the final module	`False`
`generic`	Build GCC and support libraries such that it runs on all processors of the target architecture (use False to enforce non-generic regardless of configuration)	`None`
`host_type`	Value to provide to –host option of configure script, e.g., x86_64-pc-linux-gnu (determined by config.guess shipped with EasyBuild if None, False implies to leave it up to the configure script)	`None`
`languages`	List of languages to build GCC for (–enable-languages)	`[]`
`license_activation`	License activation type	`"license_server"`
`m32`	Enable 32-bit toolchain	`False`
`multilib`	Build multilib gcc (both i386 and x86_64)	`False`
`pplwatchdog`	Enable PPL watchdog	`False`
`prefer_lib_subdir`	Configure GCC to prefer ‘lib’ subdirs over ‘lib64’ when linking	`False`
`prefix_opt`	Prefix command line option for configure script (‘–prefix=’ if None)	`None`
`requires_runtime_license`	Boolean indicating whether or not a runtime license is required	`True`
`serial_number`	Serial number for the product	`None`
`tar_config_opts`	Override tar settings as determined by configure.	`False`
`use_gold_linker`	Configure GCC to use GOLD as default linker	`True`
`usetmppath`	Use temporary path for installation	`False`
`withcloog`	Build GCC with CLooG support	`False`
`withisl`	Build GCC with ISL support	`False`
`withlibiberty`	Enable installing of libiberty	`False`
`withlto`	Enable LTO support	`True`
`withppl`	Build GCC with PPL support	`False`

`SystemMPI`¶

(derives from Bundle, ConfigureMake, EB_impi)

Support for generating a module file for the system mpi with specified name.

The mpi compiler is expected to be available in $PATH, required libraries are assumed to be readily available.

Specifying ‘system’ as a version leads to using the derived mpi version in the generated module; if an actual version is specified, it is checked against the derived version of the system mpi that was found.

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to `SystemMPI` easyblock¶

easyconfig parameter	description	default value
`altroot`	Software name of dependency to use to define $EBROOT for this bundle	`None`
`altversion`	Software name of dependency to use to define $EBVERSION for this bundle	`None`
`build_type`	Value to provide to –build option of configure script, e.g., x86_64-pc-linux-gnu (determined by config.guess shipped with EasyBuild if None, False implies to leave it up to the configure script)	`None`
`components`	List of components to install: tuples w/ name, version and easyblock to use	`()`
`configure_cmd_prefix`	Prefix to be glued before ./configure	`""`
`default_component_specs`	Default specs to use for every component	`{}`
`default_easyblock`	Default easyblock to use for components	`None`
`generate_standalone_module`	Add known path extensions and environment variables for the MPI installation to the final module	`False`
`host_type`	Value to provide to –host option of configure script, e.g., x86_64-pc-linux-gnu (determined by config.guess shipped with EasyBuild if None, False implies to leave it up to the configure script)	`None`
`license_activation`	License activation type	`"license_server"`
`m32`	Enable 32-bit toolchain	`False`
`prefix_opt`	Prefix command line option for configure script (‘–prefix=’ if None)	`None`
`requires_runtime_license`	Boolean indicating whether or not a runtime license is required	`True`
`serial_number`	Serial number for the product	`None`
`set_mpi_wrapper_aliases_gcc`	Set compiler for mpigcc/mpigxx via aliases	`False`
`set_mpi_wrapper_aliases_intel`	Set compiler for mpiicc/mpiicpc/mpiifort via aliases	`False`
`set_mpi_wrappers_all`	Set (default) compiler for all MPI wrapper commands	`False`
`set_mpi_wrappers_compiler`	Override default compiler used by MPI wrapper commands	`False`
`tar_config_opts`	Override tar settings as determined by configure.	`False`
`usetmppath`	Use temporary path for installation	`False`

`Tarball`¶

(derives from EasyBlock)

Precompiled software supplied as a tarball:

will unpack binary and copy it to the install dir

Customised steps in `Tarball` easyblock¶

build_step - Dummy build method: nothing to build
configure_step - Dummy configure method
install_step - Install by copying from specified source directory (or ‘start_dir’ if not specified).

`Toolchain`¶

(derives from Bundle)

Compiler toolchain: generate module file only, nothing to build/install

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to `Toolchain` easyblock¶

easyconfig parameter	description	default value
`altroot`	Software name of dependency to use to define $EBROOT for this bundle	`None`
`altversion`	Software name of dependency to use to define $EBVERSION for this bundle	`None`
`components`	List of components to install: tuples w/ name, version and easyblock to use	`()`
`default_component_specs`	Default specs to use for every component	`{}`
`default_easyblock`	Default easyblock to use for components	`None`

`VSCPythonPackage`¶

(derives from VersionIndependentPythonPackage)

Support for install VSC Python packages.

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to `VSCPythonPackage` easyblock¶

easyconfig parameter	description	default value
`buildcmd`	Command to pass to setup.py to build the extension	`"build"`
`check_ldshared`	Check Python value of $LDSHARED, correct if needed to “$CC -shared”	`False`
`download_dep_fail`	Fail if downloaded dependencies are detected	`None`
`install_target`	Option to pass to setup.py	`"install"`
`options`	Dictionary with extension options.	`{}`
`req_py_majver`	Required major Python version (only relevant when using system Python)	`2`
`req_py_minver`	Required minor Python version (only relevant when using system Python)	`6`
`runtest`	Run unit tests.	`True`
`unpack_sources`	Unpack sources prior to build/install	`True`
`use_easy_install`	Install using ‘%(python)s setup.py easy_install –prefix=%(prefix)s %(installopts)s %(loc)s’ (deprecated)	`False`
`use_pip`	Install using ‘pip install –prefix=%(prefix)s %(installopts)s %(loc)s’	`False`
`use_pip_editable`	Install using ‘pip install –editable’	`False`
`use_pip_for_deps`	Install dependencies using ‘pip install –prefix=%(prefix)s %(installopts)s %(loc)s’	`False`
`use_setup_py_develop`	Install using ‘%(python)s setup.py develop –prefix=%(prefix)s %(installopts)s’ (deprecated)	`False`
`zipped_egg`	Install as a zipped eggs (requires use_easy_install)	`False`

`VersionIndependentPythonPackage`¶

(derives from PythonPackage)

Support for building/installing python packages without requiring a specific python package.

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to `VersionIndependentPythonPackage` easyblock¶

easyconfig parameter	description	default value
`buildcmd`	Command to pass to setup.py to build the extension	`"build"`
`check_ldshared`	Check Python value of $LDSHARED, correct if needed to “$CC -shared”	`False`
`download_dep_fail`	Fail if downloaded dependencies are detected	`None`
`install_target`	Option to pass to setup.py	`"install"`
`options`	Dictionary with extension options.	`{}`
`req_py_majver`	Required major Python version (only relevant when using system Python)	`2`
`req_py_minver`	Required minor Python version (only relevant when using system Python)	`6`
`runtest`	Run unit tests.	`True`
`unpack_sources`	Unpack sources prior to build/install	`True`
`use_easy_install`	Install using ‘%(python)s setup.py easy_install –prefix=%(prefix)s %(installopts)s %(loc)s’ (deprecated)	`False`
`use_pip`	Install using ‘pip install –prefix=%(prefix)s %(installopts)s %(loc)s’	`False`
`use_pip_editable`	Install using ‘pip install –editable’	`False`
`use_pip_for_deps`	Install dependencies using ‘pip install –prefix=%(prefix)s %(installopts)s %(loc)s’	`False`
`use_setup_py_develop`	Install using ‘%(python)s setup.py develop –prefix=%(prefix)s %(installopts)s’ (deprecated)	`False`
`zipped_egg`	Install as a zipped eggs (requires use_easy_install)	`False`

Customised steps in `VersionIndependentPythonPackage` easyblock¶

build_step - No build procedure.
configure_step - No build procedure.
install_step - Custom install procedure to skip selection of python package versions.

`Waf`¶

(derives from EasyBlock)

Support for building and installing applications with waf

Customised steps in `Waf` easyblock¶

build_step - Build with ./waf build
configure_step - Configure with ./waf configure –prefix=<installdir>
install_step - Install with ./waf install

Overview of generic easyblocks¶

BinariesTarball¶

Customised steps in BinariesTarball easyblock¶

Binary¶

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to Binary easyblock¶

Customised steps in Binary easyblock¶

Example easyconfig for Binary easyblock¶

BuildEnv¶

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to BuildEnv easyblock¶

Bundle¶

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to Bundle easyblock¶

Customised steps in Bundle easyblock¶

Example easyconfig for Bundle easyblock¶

CMakeMake¶

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to CMakeMake easyblock¶

Customised steps in CMakeMake easyblock¶

Example easyconfig for CMakeMake easyblock¶

CMakePythonPackage¶

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to CMakePythonPackage easyblock¶

Customised steps in CMakePythonPackage easyblock¶

CmdCp¶

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to CmdCp easyblock¶

Customised steps in CmdCp easyblock¶

Conda¶

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to Conda easyblock¶

Customised steps in Conda easyblock¶

ConfigureMake¶

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to ConfigureMake easyblock¶

Commonly used easyconfig parameters with ConfigureMake easyblock¶

Customised steps in ConfigureMake easyblock¶

Example easyconfig for ConfigureMake easyblock¶

ConfigureMakePythonPackage¶

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to ConfigureMakePythonPackage easyblock¶

Customised steps in ConfigureMakePythonPackage easyblock¶

Example easyconfig for ConfigureMakePythonPackage easyblock¶

CrayToolchain¶

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to CrayToolchain easyblock¶

FortranPythonPackage¶

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to FortranPythonPackage easyblock¶

Customised steps in FortranPythonPackage easyblock¶

IntelBase¶

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to IntelBase easyblock¶

Customised steps in IntelBase easyblock¶

JAR¶

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to JAR easyblock¶

MakeCp¶

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to MakeCp easyblock¶

Customised steps in MakeCp easyblock¶

MesonNinja¶

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to MesonNinja easyblock¶

Customised steps in MesonNinja easyblock¶

ModuleRC¶

Customised steps in ModuleRC easyblock¶

OCamlPackage¶

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to OCamlPackage easyblock¶

Customised steps in OCamlPackage easyblock¶

OctavePackage¶

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to OctavePackage easyblock¶

Customised steps in OctavePackage easyblock¶

PackedBinary¶

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to PackedBinary easyblock¶

Customised steps in PackedBinary easyblock¶

PerlModule¶

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to PerlModule easyblock¶

Customised steps in PerlModule easyblock¶

PythonBundle¶

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to PythonBundle easyblock¶

PythonPackage¶

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to PythonPackage easyblock¶

Customised steps in PythonPackage easyblock¶

RPackage¶

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to RPackage easyblock¶

Customised steps in RPackage easyblock¶

Rpm¶

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to Rpm easyblock¶

Customised steps in Rpm easyblock¶

RubyGem¶

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to RubyGem easyblock¶

Customised steps in RubyGem easyblock¶

SCons¶

`BinariesTarball`¶

Customised steps in `BinariesTarball` easyblock¶

`Binary`¶

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to `Binary` easyblock¶

Customised steps in `Binary` easyblock¶

Example easyconfig for `Binary` easyblock¶

`BuildEnv`¶

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to `BuildEnv` easyblock¶

`Bundle`¶

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to `Bundle` easyblock¶

Customised steps in `Bundle` easyblock¶

Example easyconfig for `Bundle` easyblock¶

`CMakeMake`¶

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to `CMakeMake` easyblock¶

Customised steps in `CMakeMake` easyblock¶

Example easyconfig for `CMakeMake` easyblock¶

`CMakePythonPackage`¶

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to `CMakePythonPackage` easyblock¶

Customised steps in `CMakePythonPackage` easyblock¶

`CmdCp`¶

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to `CmdCp` easyblock¶

Customised steps in `CmdCp` easyblock¶

`Conda`¶

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to `Conda` easyblock¶

Customised steps in `Conda` easyblock¶

`ConfigureMake`¶

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to `ConfigureMake` easyblock¶

Commonly used easyconfig parameters with `ConfigureMake` easyblock¶

Customised steps in `ConfigureMake` easyblock¶

Example easyconfig for `ConfigureMake` easyblock¶

`ConfigureMakePythonPackage`¶

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to `ConfigureMakePythonPackage` easyblock¶

Customised steps in `ConfigureMakePythonPackage` easyblock¶

Example easyconfig for `ConfigureMakePythonPackage` easyblock¶

`CrayToolchain`¶

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to `CrayToolchain` easyblock¶

`FortranPythonPackage`¶

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to `FortranPythonPackage` easyblock¶

Customised steps in `FortranPythonPackage` easyblock¶

`IntelBase`¶

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to `IntelBase` easyblock¶

Customised steps in `IntelBase` easyblock¶

`JAR`¶

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to `JAR` easyblock¶

`MakeCp`¶

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to `MakeCp` easyblock¶

Customised steps in `MakeCp` easyblock¶

`MesonNinja`¶

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to `MesonNinja` easyblock¶

Customised steps in `MesonNinja` easyblock¶

`ModuleRC`¶

Customised steps in `ModuleRC` easyblock¶

`OCamlPackage`¶

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to `OCamlPackage` easyblock¶

Customised steps in `OCamlPackage` easyblock¶

`OctavePackage`¶

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to `OctavePackage` easyblock¶

Customised steps in `OctavePackage` easyblock¶

`PackedBinary`¶

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to `PackedBinary` easyblock¶

Customised steps in `PackedBinary` easyblock¶

`PerlModule`¶

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to `PerlModule` easyblock¶

Customised steps in `PerlModule` easyblock¶

`PythonBundle`¶

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to `PythonBundle` easyblock¶

`PythonPackage`¶

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to `PythonPackage` easyblock¶

Customised steps in `PythonPackage` easyblock¶

`RPackage`¶

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to `RPackage` easyblock¶

Customised steps in `RPackage` easyblock¶

`Rpm`¶

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to `Rpm` easyblock¶

Customised steps in `Rpm` easyblock¶

`RubyGem`¶

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to `RubyGem` easyblock¶

Customised steps in `RubyGem` easyblock¶

`SCons`¶

Extra easyconfig parameters specific to `SCons` easyblock¶