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Request library support #1553

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mcandre opened this issue Oct 2, 2024 · 1 comment
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Request library support #1553

mcandre opened this issue Oct 2, 2024 · 1 comment
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mcandre commented Oct 2, 2024

How would this feature be useful?

PEP 668 broke pip. However, current pipx design focus narrowly on managing executables alone. So pip library installation still remains broken out of the box.

Describe the solution you'd like

Extend pipx to work for packages with libraries (both pure library packages, and hybrid library/CLI packages). That way, pipx can serve as a replacement for the majority of needs formerly provided by pip.

Describe alternatives you've considered

Replacing all Python components in my projects' tech stacks with Rust components.

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huxuan commented Jan 30, 2025

IMO, pipx is built to manage executable applications what I believe the suffix x in pipx mean. So what is the specific scenario to manage libraries in standalone environment?

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