pip

Python package installer

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Metrics last updated: 6 days ago (2026-02-07)

Overview

pip is the package installer for Python. It can install packages from the Python Package Index (PyPI) and other indexes.

Importance

  • Default package manager for Python
  • Essential for Python development
  • Manages millions of package installations daily
  • Foundation of Python ecosystem

Key Features

  • Package installation from PyPI
  • Requirements file support
  • Virtual environment integration
  • Dependency resolution

Sustainability

pip is maintained by the Python Packaging Authority with limited funding. The small team manages infrastructure critical to Python’s ecosystem.

Dependencies

⬆️ Depends On (1)
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Dependency Chain

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Impact Analysis

1 Direct Dependencies
0 Dependent Projects
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