pip: The standard package manager for Python

Sat May 16 3:32 pm EDT 2026
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pip error: externally-managed-environment

This error occurs when attempting to use pip in a Python environment managed by OS such as Ubuntu 23.04 or higher. Create a virtual environment for you where you can use pip without limitation.

Install required packages:

sudo apt install python3-pip

sudo apt install python3.12-venv

Go to your home directory and create your new environment:

cd

python3 -m venv .venv

Activate the environment:

source .venv/bin/activate

Now, you can install your packages like this:

pip install your_package_name

When returning to the system's default environment, use the following command:

deactivate