Modules

Getting Started with Modules.

ExCL uses Modules to manage software environments efficiently. Modules allow users to load, unload, and switch between different software versions without modifying system paths manually. Please let us know if there is a software package you would like us to make available via a module.

Loading a Module

To load a specific software module:

module load <module_name>

Example:

module load python/3.9

This makes Python 3.9 available for use.

You can also leave off the version number to load the default version.

Example:

module load python

Listing Available Modules

To see all available modules:

module avail

Checking Loaded Modules

To view currently loaded modules:

module list

Unloading a Module

To remove a specific module:

module unload <module_name>

Example:

module unload python/3.9

Switching Between Versions

To switch from one module version to another:

module swap <old_module> <new_module>

Example:

module swap gcc/9.3 gcc/10.2

Resetting the Environment

To clear all loaded modules and reset to the default environment:

module purge

ExCL-Utils

The excl-utils module contains common Rust CLI utilities. Load the module to see an updated list of the installed utilities. Additional Rust CLI utilities can be requested to be included in the module. These utilities are updated to the latest versions nightly.