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Install

To install python-mecab-ko, simply use pip:

$ pip install python-mecab-ko

Since python-mecab-ko provides wheel distributions bundled with external shared libraries for most platforms and architectures, you do not need to manually install mecab-ko if you install with pip.

Install from the source

However, if you are using unsupported platforms or would like to install from the source, you need the following prerequisites:

  • C++14 compatible compiler
  • Python header files

First, you need to install mecab-ko manullay or using the convenience script provided by this library.

$ wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/jonghwanhyeon/python-mecab-ko/main/scripts/install_mecab_ko.py
$ python3 install_mecab_ko.py

Then, you can install python-mecab-ko from the source as follows:

$ pip install git+https://github.com/jonghwanhyeon/python-mecab-ko