How Can I Install Python Packages to a Non-Default Directory Using Pip?

Installing Python Packages in Non-Default Directories with Pip

Pip is a popular package installer for Python, but by default it installs packages in the site-packages directory. What if you want to install packages in a different location?

For those who cannot or prefer not to use virtualenv, there is an alternative method using Pip's --target switch. This switch allows you to specify the target directory for package installation:

pip install --target [directory_path] [package_name]

This will install the package in the specified directory instead of the default site-packages. However, to actually use the packages from this location, you need to add the target directory to PYTHONPATH.

Example:

pip install --target d:\somewhere\other\than\the\default package_name

Note: Ensure that the target directory exists before you run the pip command.

If the target switch is not available, you may need to upgrade pip using the following commands:

• Linux/OS X:

pip install -U pip

• Windows:

python -m pip install -U pip

Once pip is upgraded, you should be able to use the target switch to install packages in a different directory.

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