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Installing packages using virtualenv¶

This guide discusses how to install packages using pip and virtualenv, a tool to create isolated Python environments.

Important

This “how to” guide on installing packages and using virtualenv is under development. Please refer to the virtualenv documentation for details on installation and usage.

Note

This doc uses the term package to refer to a Distribution Package which is different from an Import Package that which is used to import modules in your Python source code.

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Last updated on May 21, 2026