pip-install-test

0.5 · active · verified Thu Apr 16

pip-install-test is a minimal stub package (current version 0.5) designed to test the success of `pip install` operations. It provides a straightforward mechanism for verifying that a Python environment is capable of installing third-party modules via pip. Its primary purpose is to offer a simple 'existence proof of viability' for pip installations, rather than to provide complex functionality or exercise the full feature set of pip or setuptools. The package was last updated in March 2019 and serves as a utility for validating basic Python package management setups.

Common errors

```
ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'pip-install-test'
```
cause Incorrect package name used in the import statement.

fix The Python module name uses underscores, not hyphens. Use `import pip_install_test`.
```
ERROR: Could not find a version that satisfies the requirement pip-install-test (from versions: none)
```
cause pip cannot reach PyPI, or the package name is misspelled, or a proxy/firewall is blocking access.

fix Verify internet connection, check for typos in the package name (`pip install pip-install-test`), ensure proxy settings are configured if behind one, or try upgrading pip (`python -m pip install --upgrade pip`).
```
ERROR: Could not install packages due to an OSError: [Errno 13] Permission denied
```
cause pip is attempting to install packages globally without sufficient permissions, or a virtual environment is not activated.

fix Activate a virtual environment (`source .venv/bin/activate` or `.venv\Scripts\activate`) or use `pip install --user pip-install-test` to install into the user scheme. Avoid `sudo pip install` unless absolutely necessary and understood.

Warnings

gotcha The package name on PyPI (`pip-install-test`) differs from its import name in Python (`pip_install_test`). This is a common Python packaging convention but can be a source of 'ModuleNotFoundError' if not followed.
Fix: Always use `import pip_install_test` in your Python code, not `import pip-install-test`.
gotcha This package is a diagnostic tool. If its installation fails, the issue is likely with your pip setup (e.g., network, permissions, outdated pip, or virtual environment activation) rather than a bug within `pip-install-test` itself.
Fix: Troubleshoot common pip issues: check internet connectivity, ensure proper virtual environment activation, upgrade pip (`python -m pip install --upgrade pip`), or address permission errors.

Install

pip install pip-install-test Install via pip

Imports

pip_install_test
```
import pip_install_test
```
The package name on PyPI uses hyphens, but the import name uses underscores as per Python's module naming conventions.

Quickstart

After installation, the package can be imported directly. This minimal example demonstrates a successful import, confirming that `pip install` worked as expected and the package is discoverable by Python.

import pip_install_test
print("pip_install_test imported successfully!")

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