Command referenceconda config --show
conda config --show command (Linux & Windows / Conda)
What it does
Print the effective Conda configuration, including channels and boolean settings. When people look up conda config show, they usually want safe flags, copyable examples, and how this Conda subcommand fits Anaconda or Miniconda workflows on Linux, Windows, and macOS. Syntax, options, and practical examples are below.
Print the effective Conda configuration, including channels and boolean settings.
Syntax
conda config --show [KEY]
Common options
| Flag / option | Meaning |
|---|---|
| --show | Show all keys or a specific KEY. |
| --show-sources | Include which .condarc contributed each value. |
| channels | Common key people inspect after edits. |
Practical examples
Full dump
conda config --show
Displays the merged configuration Conda will use.
One key
conda config --show channels
Prints only the channel list.
Find overrides
conda config --show-sources
Shows system, user, and env-specific config files.
Common mistakes
- Editing the wrong `.condarc` because `--show-sources` was never checked.
- Expecting `--show` to modify settings — it is read-only.
Related commands
- conda configView and change Conda configuration such as channels, channel priority, and auto-activate settings.
- conda infoShow Conda installation details, active environment, channels, and platform metadata.
- conda searchSearch configured channels for available package versions before installing.
- conda createCreate a new isolated Conda environment with an optional Python version and starter packages.
- conda activateActivate a named or path-based Conda environment in the current shell session.
- conda installInstall packages into the active or named Conda environment from configured channels.
- conda listList packages installed in the active or named Conda environment.
- conda env listList all Conda environments and mark the currently active one.
FAQ
What does conda config --show do in Conda?
Print the effective Conda configuration, including channels and boolean settings.
Does conda config --show work on Windows and Linux?
Yes. Conda runs on Linux, Windows, and macOS; shell activation differs slightly after `conda init`, but the CLI flags are the same.
What is a practical conda config --show example?
Try `conda config --show` — Displays the merged configuration Conda will use.
Is mamba the same as conda config --show?
Mamba is a faster drop-in solver for many Conda workflows. Prefer `mamba` only when it is installed; otherwise use the Conda commands on this page.
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