Ethos Command Not Found

If you installed Ethos via pip and running Ethos in the Windows terminal leads to:

'ethos' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.

This happens because pip installs scripts in a directory that may not be included in your system's PATH.

How to Fix It:

1

Find the Installation Directory

Run the following command to check where Ethos is installed:

python -m site --user-site

This will output a path like:

C:\Users\<YourUsername>\AppData\Roaming\Python\Python3XX\Scripts

2

Add the Directory to Your PATH

  • Open Environment Variables: Press Windows + R, type sysdm.cpl, and hit Enter. Go to the Advanced tab and click on Environment Variables.

  • Edit the PATH Variable: Under User Variables, find Path, select it, and click Edit.

  • Add a New Entry: Click New and paste the path from Step 1.

  • Apply Changes: Click OK, close all dialogs, and restart your terminal.

3

Verify Installation

After updating PATH, open a new terminal and check if Ethos runs:

ethos-cli --version

Now this command should output the current version of Ethos installed on your system.

Temporary Workaround (Without Changing PATH)

If you don’t want to modify PATH, you can run Ethos directly using:

C:\Users\<YourUsername>\AppData\Roaming\Python\Python3XX\Scripts\ethos.exe

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