[Tut] Easy Way to Update a Python Package with Pip Upgrade

Easy Way to Update a Python Package with Pip Upgrade

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<p>If you’ve ever found yourself in a situation where you need to update or upgrade a package using Python’s <code>pip</code>, but just can’t figure out how, don’t worry! You’re not alone.</p>
<h2><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/1f4e6.png" alt="?" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> The Correct Command to Upgrade a Package</h2>
<p class="has-global-color-8-background-color has-background">To upgrade a package with Python’s pip, you can use the <code>install</code> command along with the <code>--upgrade</code> or <code>-U</code> flag. Open a command prompt or terminal and run the following command: <code>pip install my_package -U</code>.</p>
<pre class="EnlighterJSRAW" data-enlighter-language="bash" data-enlighter-theme="" data-enlighter-highlight="" data-enlighter-linenumbers="" data-enlighter-lineoffset="" data-enlighter-title="" data-enlighter-group="">pip install --upgrade my_package</pre>
<p>or</p>
<pre class="EnlighterJSRAW" data-enlighter-language="bash" data-enlighter-theme="" data-enlighter-highlight="" data-enlighter-linenumbers="" data-enlighter-lineoffset="" data-enlighter-title="" data-enlighter-group="">pip install -U my_package</pre>
<p>Replace <code>my_package</code> with the name of the package or module you want to upgrade. This command will automatically <a href="https://blog.finxter.com/list-how-to-check-package-version-in-python/" data-type="post" data-id="496032" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">check for the latest version</a> of the package and upgrade it if a newer version is available. If the package is already at its latest version, the command will do nothing.</p>
<p>Ensure you have the appropriate permissions (e.g., administrator or <code>sudo</code> access) if you’re upgrading a package installed globally on your system.</p>
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<h2><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/1f510.png" alt="?" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Using Sudo and –user Flag</h2>
<p>When upgrading a package installed globally on your system, ensure you have the appropriate permissions, such as an administrator or <code>sudo</code> access. However, using sudo is considered unsafe, so avoid it if possible.</p>
<p>If you don’t have admin access, consider using the <code>--user</code> flag to install the package only for the current user:</p>
<pre class="EnlighterJSRAW" data-enlighter-language="bash" data-enlighter-theme="" data-enlighter-highlight="" data-enlighter-linenumbers="" data-enlighter-lineoffset="" data-enlighter-title="" data-enlighter-group="">pip install &lt;package_name> --upgrade --user
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<h2><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/1f310.png" alt="?" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Updating Pip Itself</h2>
<p>Though the original question focused on updating specific packages, some users might want to update <code>pip</code>. To do that, use the following command:</p>
<p>For Python 3.4+:</p>
<pre class="EnlighterJSRAW" data-enlighter-language="bash" data-enlighter-theme="" data-enlighter-highlight="" data-enlighter-linenumbers="" data-enlighter-lineoffset="" data-enlighter-title="" data-enlighter-group="">sudo pip3 install pip --upgrade</pre>
<p>For Python 2.7:</p>
<pre class="EnlighterJSRAW" data-enlighter-language="bash" data-enlighter-theme="" data-enlighter-highlight="" data-enlighter-linenumbers="" data-enlighter-lineoffset="" data-enlighter-title="" data-enlighter-group="">sudo pip install pip --upgrade
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<h2><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/1f527.png" alt="?" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Extra Tip: Updating All Packages</h2>
<p>If you’re looking to update all your installed packages at once, you can use the following one-liner:</p>
<pre class="EnlighterJSRAW" data-enlighter-language="bash" data-enlighter-theme="" data-enlighter-highlight="" data-enlighter-linenumbers="" data-enlighter-lineoffset="" data-enlighter-title="" data-enlighter-group="">for i in $(pip list -o | awk 'NR > 2 {print $1}'); do sudo pip install -U $i; done</pre>
<p>This will update all outdated packages, but remember that it will require root access.</p>
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<p><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/1f389.png" alt="?" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> And there you have it! You now know how to update or upgrade a package using Python’s pip. Happy coding! <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/1f389.png" alt="?" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></p>
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