Python

pip Commands

Install, upgrade, and manage Python packages with pip. The standard package manager for Python, included by default since Python 3.4.

12 commands

Pro Tips

Use 'pip install -e .' for editable installs during development.

Add '--require-hashes' for reproducible, secure installations.

Use 'pip cache purge' to free disk space from cached packages.

Common Mistakes

Avoid 'pip install' without a virtual environment to prevent conflicts.

Use 'python -m pip' instead of bare 'pip' to ensure correct Python version.

Commands

Install package

$ pip install requests

Install a package from PyPI.

Install specific version

$ pip install requests==2.28.0

Install a specific version of a package.

Install from requirements

$ pip install -r requirements.txt

Install all packages from requirements file.

Install editable

$ pip install -e .

Install package in editable/development mode.

Upgrade package

$ pip install --upgrade requests

Upgrade package to latest version.

Uninstall package

$ pip uninstall requests -y

Remove a package without confirmation.

Freeze requirements

$ pip freeze > requirements.txt

Export installed packages to requirements file.

List installed packages

$ pip list

Show all installed packages.

Show outdated packages

$ pip list --outdated

List packages with available updates.

Show package info

$ pip show requests

Display detailed package information.

Check dependencies

$ pip check

Verify installed packages have compatible dependencies.

Clear pip cache

$ pip cache purge

Remove all cached package files.