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# pip

pip is the [package installer for Python][recommended]. You can use it to
install packages from the [Python Package Index][pypi] and other indexes.

```{toctree}
:hidden:

getting-started
installation
user_guide
topics/index
reference/index
cli/index
```

```{toctree}
:caption: Project
:hidden:

development/index
ux-research-design/index
news
Code of Conduct <https://github.com/pypa/.github/blob/main/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md>
GitHub <https://github.com/pypa/pip>
```

If you want to learn about how to use pip, check out the following resources:

- [Getting Started](getting-started)
- [Python Packaging User Guide](https://packaging.python.org)

If you find bugs, need help, or want to talk to the developers, use our mailing
lists or chat rooms:

- [GitHub Issues][issue-tracker]
- [Discourse channel][packaging-discourse]
- [User IRC][irc-pypa]
- [Development IRC][irc-pypa-dev]

[recommended]: https://packaging.python.org/guides/tool-recommendations/
[pypi]: https://pypi.org/
[issue-tracker]: https://github.com/pypa/pip/issues/
[packaging-discourse]: https://discuss.python.org/c/packaging/14
[irc-pypa]: https://kiwiirc.com/nextclient/#ircs://irc.libera.chat:+6697/pypa
[irc-pypa-dev]: https://kiwiirc.com/nextclient/#ircs://irc.libera.chat:+6697/pypa-dev

If you find any security issues, please report to [security@python.org](mailto:security@python.org)

## Privacy Notice

Pip does not collect any telemetry, however, it will send
non-identifying environment information (Python version, OS, etc.) to any remote indices
used, who may choose to retain such information. Please consult PyPI's privacy
policy for their data collection and retention practices.