Priya Seth posted about Open Source Wheel Packages for Linux on Power:
IBM provides a dedicated repository of Python wheel packages optimized for the Linux on Power (ppc64le) architecture. These pre-built binaries simplify Python development on Power systems by eliminating the need to compile packages from source—saving time and reducing complexity.
Wheel files (.whl) are the standard for distributing pre-compiled Python packages. For developers working on Power architecture, having access to architecture-specific wheels ensures compatibility and speeds up development.
IBM hosts a curated collection of open-source Python wheels for the ppc64le platform listed at https://open-source-edge.developerfirst.ibm.com/
Use pip to download the package without installing it:
pip download <package_name>==<version> --prefer-binary --index-url=https://wheels.developerfirst.ibm.com/ppc64le/linux --verbose --no-deps
Replace <package_name> and <version> with the desired values.
Whether you’re building AI models, data pipelines, or enterprise applications, this repository helps accelerate your Python development on Power.
You can also refer to https://community.ibm.com/community/user/blogs/nikhil-kalbande/2025/08/01/install-wheels-from-ibm-python-wheel-repository