Python

pipx Commands

Install and run Python CLI applications in isolated environments. Perfect for tools like black, ruff, and mypy that you want globally available.

9 commands

Pro Tips

Use 'pipx run' to try tools without permanent installation.

Inject additional packages with 'pipx inject <app> <package>'.

Run 'pipx ensurepath' after installation to add pipx to your PATH.

Common Mistakes

pipx apps are isolated - they can't import packages from your project venv.

Run 'pipx reinstall-all' after major Python version upgrades.

Commands

Install tool

$ pipx install black

Install a CLI tool in isolated environment.

Run without install

$ pipx run cowsay hello

Run a tool without permanent installation.

List installed tools

$ pipx list

Show all pipx-installed applications.

Upgrade tool

$ pipx upgrade black

Upgrade a specific tool to latest version.

Upgrade all tools

$ pipx upgrade-all

Upgrade all pipx-installed tools.

Uninstall tool

$ pipx uninstall black

Remove a pipx-installed tool.

Inject package

$ pipx inject black click

Add a package to an existing pipx environment.

Ensure PATH

$ pipx ensurepath

Add pipx binary location to PATH.

Reinstall all

$ pipx reinstall-all

Reinstall all tools (after Python upgrade).