ZSH: command not found: pip

Updated March 18th, 2023

If you're getting the error "zsh: command not found: pip" it means that the pip command is not installed on your system or it is not in your PATH environment variable. To fix this error, you can either install pip using your system's package manager or add the pip binary's location to your PATH environment variable.

To install pip, you can use the following command:

curl https://bootstrap.pypa.io/get-pip.py -o get-pip.py
python get-pip.py

This will download the get-pip.py script and run it using the python command. This will install pip and all of its dependencies.

Alternatively, if you already have pip installed but it's not in your PATH, you can add the location of the pip binary to your PATH environment variable. The location of the pip binary may vary depending on your system, but it is typically installed in one of the following directories:

/usr/local/bin/pip
/usr/bin/pip
/usr/local/share/pip

To add the pip binary to your PATH, you can use the following steps:

Open your .zshrc file in a text editor. This file is typically located in your home directory (~/.zshrc).
Add the following line to your .zshrc file, replacing <pip-location> with the location of the pip binary on your system:

export PATH="<pip-location>:$PATH"

Save the .zshrc file and run the following command to reload the PATH environment variable:

source ~/.zshrc

After following these steps, you should be able to run the pip command without any errors.

What is pip

pip is a package management system for Python that is used to install and manage software packages written in Python. It is a command-line tool that allows users to easily download, install, and manage Python packages from the command line.

Some of the key features of pip include the ability to:

Install packages from the Python Package Index (PyPI) and other indexes
Install packages from local wheels or source archives
Install multiple packages at once
Uninstall packages
Manage multiple Python versions and environments on the same system

pip is typically installed automatically when you install Python on your system. However, if it is not installed, you can use the instructions in my previous answer to install it manually. Once pip is installed, you can use it to install and manage Python packages on your system.

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FAQs

What does the ZSH: command not found: pip error mean?

This error message means that the pip command is not installed or cannot be found in your system.

How can I fix the ZSH: command not found: pip error?

You can fix this error by installing pip using one of the methods mentioned in the blog post, such as using get-pip.py, Homebrew, or reinstalling pip.

What is Homebrew, and how can I use it to install pip?

Homebrew is a popular package manager for macOS. You can use it to install pip by running the command 'brew install python'.

Can I use pipenv or virtualenv instead of pip?

Yes, you can use pipenv or virtualenv to manage your Python packages instead of pip.

How can I create a virtual environment using pipenv?

You can create a virtual environment using pipenv by running the command 'pipenv shell'.

Can I use conda instead of pip?

Yes, you can use conda to manage your Python packages instead of pip.

How can I install conda?

You can install conda by following the instructions on the official website.

How can I create a new environment using conda?

You can create a new environment using conda by running the command 'conda create --name myenv'.

How can I activate a conda environment?

You can activate a conda environment by running the command 'conda activate myenv'.