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python -m pip config listNotes
Useful when debugging unexpected index URLs, trusted hosts, or cache behavior.
pip Config, Cache, and Debugging Cheat Sheet
pip configuration, cache management, network troubleshooting, verbose logs, and environment diagnostics.
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Configuration
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python -m pip config set global.index-url https://pypi.org/simpleNotes
Writes a persistent config value so you do not need to pass `--index-url` each time.
Set per-site config file value
Write a configuration value in the site config scope.
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python -m pip config --site set global.timeout 60Notes
Scope lets you target site, user, or global config files.
Cache Management
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python -m pip cache dirNotes
Helpful when inspecting what pip has cached between runs.
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python -m pip cache infoNotes
Useful for CI tuning and disk usage review.
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python -m pip cache listNotes
Lets you inspect which packages are already cached locally.
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python -m pip cache remove requestsNotes
Useful if you suspect a stale or corrupted cached artifact.
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python -m pip cache purgeNotes
A broad reset option when debugging package caching problems.
Debugging, Network, and Resolver
Run pip with verbose output
Increase output detail for troubleshooting.
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python -m pip install -vvv requestsNotes
Three `v` flags surface detailed resolver and download logs.
Show pip debug information
Print environment and compatibility diagnostics.
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python -m pip debugNotes
Useful for investigating interpreter tags, platforms, and config behavior.
Increase network timeout
Set a higher request timeout for slow networks.
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python -m pip install --default-timeout=120 -r requirements.txtNotes
Helpful when downloads fail due to slow or unstable connectivity.
Adjust retry count
Configure retry attempts for flaky network requests.
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python -m pip install --retries 10 requestsNotes
Useful in unreliable CI networks or remote environments.
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python -m pip install --no-cache-dir requestsNotes
Helpful when verifying fresh downloads or working around a cache issue.
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