Updating Miniconda's Python to 3.9.x, but Miniconda is installed with Homebrew

Question

I have installed miniconda on my machine using Homebrew (homebrew install --cask miniconda). Homebrew uses the following installer:

❯ brew info miniconda | rg miniconda:
miniconda: py38_4.9.2 (auto_updates)

i.e. with the following python version:

❯ conda info | rg "python version"
         python version : 3.8.10.final.0

However, the official Miniconda installation page displays a newer version, which is shipped with Python 3.9. I guess I have three alternatives:

1. Manually download the newer Miniconda installation.
2. Wait for the Homebrew Cask Formula to be upgraded (how do I point it out to them?)

But wouldn't this delete my environments and the packages I have installed? Or can I just copy them to the new Miniconda lib/cache? Or can I upgrade Python directly from within Miniconda?

Thanks!

Answer 1

Or can I upgrade Python directly from within Miniconda?

Yes, it is as simple as

conda install python=3.9