Python venv Cheat Sheet/Show site-packages paths

Print the active site-packages directories.

Section: Inspect the environment

Show site-packages paths

bash
bash
python -c "import site; print(site.getsitepackages())"
Explanation

Useful when debugging where packages are actually installed.

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