what does `python -m pip install` do?

Question

I have recently encountered a repo which has instructions to install the requirements via:

python -m pip install -r ..

I have always used just:

pip3 install -r ..

What is the difference between the two? Which is correct (if there is such a thing)?

If you have multiple python executables, the first ensures that the specified python executable has the package installed. — Jeppe, Aug 02 '20 at 13:36
I think there is a small typo in your question. It should be ```pip3 install -r ```. — Manumerous, Aug 02 '20 at 13:42

score 3 · Accepted Answer · answered Aug 02 '20 at 13:35

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They are basically synonymous; on some platforms the latter won't always work for various reasons.

answered Aug 02 '20 at 13:35

tripleee

ah right, thank you for your insight. accepted your answer :) – JohnJ Aug 02 '20 at 13:42

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