Getting 'pip install error: externally-managed-environment' – How to Fix This Issue?

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Ugh, that pip install error: externally-managed-environment is such a pain. I had the same issue on Ubuntu.

I found that using `--user` flag works as a workaround, like `pip install --user package-name`. It installs the package locally for your user, so it doesn’t interfere with the system Python.

But honestly, virtual environments are the way to go. They keep everything isolated and avoid these headaches.

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