Install Python package from GitHub using PyCharm

Question

I created a VirtualEnv in PyCharm to install my Python packages. I wanted to install this fork of the django project from GitHub.

https://github.com/django-nonrel/dj

Answer 1

I was struggling to find a way to do this within the PyCharm UI, but it is possible through the integrated Python console:

1. Load your project with the appropriate VE
2. Under the Tools dropdown, click Python Console

3. Then use pip from within the console:

   import pip
   pip.main(['install','packagename'])