pip

Python package installer

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⚠ Risks & cautions
Safer / dry-run alternatives
python3 -m venv .venvIsolate installs in a virtualenv
What it does

Installs Python packages from PyPI. See the flags and examples below, and run `man pip` for the full reference.

Common flags
FlagMeaning
installInstall
uninstallRemove
--user --userPer-user install
-rRequirements file
--break-system-packages --break-system-packagesOverride distro protection⚠ Can break system Python tools.
Examples
pip list --outdatedOutdated · explain & risk-check →
python3 -m venv .venv && . .venv/bin/activateUse a virtualenv · explain & risk-check →
Open the full explainer →More in Packages & Build

Reference text is hand-written and may be incomplete — check man pip for your version. Test destructive commands on a non-production system first.