Pip not working on Python for macOS - any fixes or workarounds? Alternatively: Why is pip not working

pip not working on Python for macOS? Classic.

First, check if pip is even installed:
`python -m ensurepip --upgrade`

If you’re getting SSL errors, your macOS certs might be outdated. Run:
`/Applications/Python\ 3.x/Install\ Certificates.command` (replace 3.x with your version).

Also, avoid using the system Python. Install Python via Homebrew or from python.org directly.

If you’re still stuck, this guide saved me: [realpython.com/installing-python/#macos](https://realpython.com/installing-python/#macos).