Install and Execute Python Applications Using pipx
A straightforward way to distribute desktop and command-line applications written in Python is to publish them on the Python Package Index (PyPI), which hosts hundreds of thousands of third-party packages. Many of these packages include runnable scripts, but using them requires decent familiarity with the Python ecosystem. With pipx
, you can safely install and execute such applications without affecting your global Python interpreter.
To help you get to grips with pipx
, you can download the supplemental materials, which include a handy command cheat sheet. Additionally, you can test your understanding by taking a short quiz.
Get Started With pipx
On the surface, pipx
resembles pip
because it also lets you install Python packages from PyPI or