Issue:
Runningpip install pywin32 fails with the following error:
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ERROR: Could not find a version that satisfies the requirement pywin32 (from versions: none) ERROR: No matching distribution found for pywin32 Note: you may need to restart the kernel to use updated packages.
Root Cause:
pywin32 provides Python bindings exclusively for the Windows API. Domino workspaces run on Linux, where the following Windows-specific dependencies do not exist:
- Windows API — system calls, GUI manipulation, and registry operations
- COM (Component Object Model) objects and Active Directory services
- WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) components
- DLLs (Dynamic Link Libraries) and other Windows system resources
Resolution:
Use one of the following Linux-compatible libraries as an alternative. Install the one that matches your use case. python-xlib — GUI and window management Interact with the Linux X Window System, including windows, events, and input devices. Raw codepip install python-xlib
subprocess — run command-line tools Run Linux command-line tools and utilities from within your Python script. subprocess is part of the Python standard library — no installation required.
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import subprocess result = subprocess.run(['ls', '-l'], capture_output=True, text=True) print(result.stdout)
psutil — system and process monitoring Retrieve and monitor system resources such as CPU, memory, disk usage, and network data.
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pip install psutil
DB-API — database connectivity Connect Python to databases using a standardized interface. Use a database-specific library for your platform:
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`# PostgreSQL
pip install psycopg2
MySQL
pip install mysql-connector-pythonOracle Database
pip install cx_Oracle` For more information aboutpywin32, see the PyPI project page.
Notes/Information:
- Domino Support focuses on Domino’s core product. For environment issues, contact your local admins as a first step.
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