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Install a Package:
- Command:
pip install package_name
- Usage: Installs the specified package. You can also specify a version number with
package_name==version_number
.
- Command:
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Install Packages from a Requirements File:
- Command:
pip install -r requirements.txt
- Usage: Installs all the packages listed in the specified requirements file (
requirements.txt
is a common filename).
- Command:
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Upgrade a Package:
- Command:
pip install --upgrade package_name
- Usage: Upgrades the specified package to the latest version.
- Command:
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Uninstall a Package:
- Command:
pip uninstall package_name
- Usage: Uninstalls the specified package from the environment.
- Command:
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List Installed Packages:
- Command:
pip list
- Usage: Lists all packages installed in the current environment along with their versions.
- Command:
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Show Information about a Package:
- Command:
pip show package_name
- Usage: Displays detailed information about a specific package, including its version, dependencies, and location.
- Command:
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Search for a Package:
- Command:
pip search search_term
- Usage: Searches the Python Package Index (PyPI) for packages whose name or summary contains the search term.
- Command:
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Freeze Installed Packages:
- Command:
pip freeze
- Usage: Outputs a list of all installed packages in a requirements format. Often used to create a
requirements.txt
file.
- Command:
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Check for Packages with Known Issues:
- Command:
pip check
- Usage: Checks for installed packages with known issues, such as broken dependencies.
- Command:
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Download a Package:
- Command:
pip download package_name
- Usage: Downloads a package and its dependencies but does not install them.
- Command:
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Install a Package at a Specific Version:
- Command:
pip install package_name==version_number
- Usage: Installs a specific version of a package.
- Command:
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Upgrade pip Itself:
- Command:
pip install --upgrade pip
- Usage: Upgrades pip to the latest version.
- Command: