Forcing Conda To Update Package Without Downgrading Others, Ignoring Any Possible Bad Side Effects

Trying to update conda gives The following packages will be UPDATED: prompt_toolkit 2.0.10-py_0 --> 3.0.0-py_0 The following packages will be

Solution 1:

From the conda update docs:

--no-deps

Do not install, update, remove, or change dependencies. This WILL lead to broken environments and inconsistent behavior. Use at your own risk.

Alternatively, if you want to install new dependencies, but not change ones that are already installed:

--freeze-installed, --no-update-deps

Do not update or change already-installed dependencies.