Tag: python

Venv at home: My solution to “error: externally-managed-environment”

Since Python 3.12 (which enforces PEP 668) shipped with Ubuntu 24.04, like many others, I found my usual habit of installing PyPI packages to my user site directory (~/.local) no longer working due...

Apr 28, 2026 3 minute read

Make Python 3.12 install user packages without complaints

I have a habit of pip3 install --user and then expecting these packages under ~/.local/lib/ to be available for my Python scripts whenever I need them. However, with PEP 668 landing in Python 3.12,...

Sep 2, 2024 1 minute read