Fix 'Command not found: pip' Error in Python

Diagnosis

The error 'Command not found: pip' typically indicates that the pip package manager is not installed or not accessible in your system's PATH. This can occur if Python was installed without pip or if the PATH environment variable is not set correctly.

Solution

1. Check Python Installation: Ensure Python is installed by running python --version.
2. Install pip: If pip is not installed, use the following command:
   • For Python 2: python -m ensurepip
   • For Python 3: python3 -m ensurepip
3. Add pip to PATH: Ensure the directory containing pip is in your PATH.
   • Locate pip using python -m site --user-base and add Scripts or bin directory to PATH.
4. Verify pip Installation: Run pip --version to confirm pip is installed and recognized.

Verification

After following the steps, verify the solution by running pip --version. If the command returns the pip version, the issue is resolved.