How can I get argparse in Python 2.6?

Question

I have some Python 2.7 code written that uses the argparse module. Now I need to run it on a Python 2.6 machine and it won't work since argparse was added in 2.7.

Is there anyway I can get argparse in 2.6? I would like to avoid rewriting the code, since I will be transferring this kind of code between the machines often. Upgrading python is not an option.

I should have clarified that the ideal solution would be something that does not require module installation.

question from:https://stackoverflow.com/questions/15330175/how-can-i-get-argparse-in-python-2-6

Answer 1

You can install it via pip or easy_install: https://pypi.python.org/pypi/argparse