What is pipx?

pipx is a tool for installing and running Python CLI applications in isolated environments. It prevents dependency conflicts and keeps your global Python setup clean.

Installation Steps

Prerequisites

• Python 3.6+
• pip (usually bundled with Python)

Install pipx

• macOS/Linux:

  python -m pip install --user pipx
  python -m pipx ensurepath

  (Restart your terminal afterward)

• Windows:

  py -m pip install --user pipx
  py -m pipx ensurepath

  (Restart Command Prompt/PowerShell)

• Homebrew (macOS/Linux):

  brew install pipx
  pipx ensurepath

Verify Installation

pipx --version

Basic Usage

• Install a tool:

  pipx install black

• Run a tool once:

  pipx run poetry

• List installed tools:

  pipx list

• Uninstall a tool:

  pipx uninstall black

Why Use pipx?

• 🚫 Isolation: No dependency conflicts.
• 🧹 Clean Environment: Avoid global package clutter.
• ⚡ Easy Management: Install/update/remove tools effortlessly.

Common tools installed via pipx: black, poetry, pylint, youtube-dl 🐍