# How to separate module environment from package environment

**URL:** <https://discourse.julialang.org/t/how-to-separate-module-environment-from-package-environment/101568>\
**Category:** General Usage\
**Tags:** question, package, module, environment\
**Created:** [July 13, 2023, 9:06am UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/how-to-separate-module-environment-from-package-environment/101568 "2023-07-13T09:06:39Z")\
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**Author:** ![gdalle](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/julialang/user_avatar/discourse.julialang.org/gdalle/32/27854_2.png) [@gdalle](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/gdalle)\
**Post date:** [July 13, 2023, 9:13am UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/how-to-separate-module-environment-from-package-environment/101568/2 "2023-07-13T09:13:10Z")

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An easy approach is to create a shared environment that is different from your default `v1.9`, for instance `pkg> activate @playground`, and then `pkg> dev` your package into it.

> [@How should I use Revise.jl (and other developer tools) to develop a package?](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/how-should-i-use-revise-jl-and-other-developer-tools-to-develop-a-package/101344/):
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> When I create a new package, I often want BenchmarkTools, Revise, and other dependencies that are accessible within my package’s environment, but won’t be added as dependencies for users. I’ve tried playing around with [extras], but I have not been able to replicate this usage. How are folks using Revise when developing a package? Are you adding Revise as a dependency, then removing it before you commit?

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