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You can install OR-Tools for Python either from the Pip package
manager, build it from source or use the Python SDK archive.
The Pip option is easier, so we recommend it unless you plan to modify
the source code or customize the build.
Using Pip packages
The following guides explain how to use OR-Tools for Python using the
published Pip packages:
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