Consider using pixi as an optional environment manager.

[prady0t]

Pixi is the new, fast alternative to conda. We can use it for everything: running tests, creating local environments, local builds, in CI, etc. A lot of python packages have already migrated to using pixi.

[prady0t]

I can help out if you find this helpful.

[PGijsbers]

Thanks for the suggestion! I don't believe any of our core contributors use pixi (and few use conda). Could you give us some examples of larger open source projects that use it? I think it only makes sense to start adding Pixi files if core contributors are willing to switch to using it, so a PR isn't necessary at this time.