Why not just:

wget https://bootstrap.pypa.io/get-pip.py && python3 get-pip.py
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get-pip.py # script
# # If you're wondering how this is created, it is generated using # `scripts/generate.py` in https://github.com/pypa/get-pip. import sys this_python = sys.version_info[:2] min_version = (3, 9) if this_python < min_version: message_parts = [ "This script does not work on Python {}.{}.".format(*this_python), "The minimum supported Python version is {}.{}.".format(*min_version), "Please use https://bootstrap.pypa.io/pip/{}.{}/get-pip.py instead.".format(*this_python), ] print("ERROR: " + " ".join(message_parts)) sys.exit(1) import os.path import pkgutil import shutil import tempfile import argparse import importlib from base64 import b85decode def include_setuptools(args): """ Install setuptools only if absent, not excluded and when using Python <3.12.
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python - Where do I find the "get-pip.py" dowload link? - Stack Overflow
Do I need to install pip? pip is already installed if you are using Python 2 >=2.7.9 or Python 3 >=3.4 downloaded from python.org or if you are working in a Virtual Environment created by virtualenv or pyvenv. More on stackoverflow.com
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How do I download pip?
pip comes with the python installer nowadays ... so you probably already have it (unless you built python from source?). It may be aliased to pip3. You can always use it by specifying the python interpreter, like this (in your terminal, NOT in your python shell): python3 -m pip install modulename More on reddit.com
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How to get PIP for python - Stack Overflow
I am trying to install pip.py. Whenever I search for the installer, it opens to a new tab with codes in it, with nothing that I can download. What am I meant to do, am I meant to copy-paste the code into the Python interpreter? How can I get it to work for the Windows 7 32bit version? ... in one command: python2 curl https://bootstrap... More on stackoverflow.com
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Bootstrapping a specific version of pip - Packaging - Discussions on Python.org
Hi, I’m a developer for the Spack package manager. Spack is a general-purpose package manager, similar to Conda in the sense that it can build both Python and non-Python libraries. In the past, our Python library installation procedure was basically: $ python setup.py build $ python setup.py ... More on discuss.python.org
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GitHub - pypa/get-pip: Helper scripts to install pip, in a Python installation that doesn't have it. · GitHub
get-pip.py is a bootstrapping script that enables users to install pip in Python environments that don't already have it installed.
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Reddit
reddit.com › r/learnpython › how do i download pip?
r/learnpython on Reddit: How do I download pip?
January 19, 2021 -

Hey guys - sorry for what is probably a really dumb question. I'm very new to coding, doing an introduction to python course over on datacamp.com, and can see that I need to download pip. What is wrong with me - how the hell do I do this!?

I've gone to the get pip py link which everyone seems to talk about. I've tried running the command in my shell (IDLE): 'curl https://bootstrap.pypa.io/get-pip.py -o get-pip.py', and I've tried copying all the code that pops up when you follow the 'https://bootstrap.pypa.io/get-pip.py' link into the shell.. which just gives me errors.

Can't see any options anywhere of just a file to download or anything...

Anyone had the same experience? I'm using Mac OS Sierra

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pip.pypa.io › en › stable › installation
Installation - pip documentation v26.0.1
This is a Python script that uses some bootstrapping logic to install pip. Download the script, from https://bootstrap.pypa.io/get-pip.py.
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bootstrap.pypa.io › pip › 3.7 › get-pip.py
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# # If you're wondering how this is created, it is generated using # `scripts/generate.py` in https://github.com/pypa/get-pip. import sys this_python = sys.version_info[:2] min_version = (3, 7) if this_python < min_version: message_parts = [ "This script does not work on Python {}.{}.".format(*this_python), "The minimum supported Python version is {}.{}.".format(*min_version), "Please use https://bootstrap.pypa.io/pip/{}.{}/get-pip.py instead.".format(*this_python), ] print("ERROR: " + " ".join(message_parts)) sys.exit(1) import os.path import pkgutil import shutil import tempfile import argparse import importlib from base64 import b85decode def include_setuptools(args): """ Install setuptools only if absent, not excluded and when using Python <3.12.
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docs.python.org › 3 › library › ensurepip.html
ensurepip — Bootstrapping the pip installer
This bootstrapping approach reflects the fact that pip is an independent project with its own release cycle, and the latest available stable version is bundled with maintenance and feature releases of the CPython reference interpreter. In most cases, end users of Python shouldn’t need to invoke this module directly (as pip should be bootstrapped by default), but it may be needed if installing pip was skipped when installing Python (or when creating a virtual environment) or after explicitly uninstalling pip.
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Bootstrapping a specific version of pip - Packaging - Discussions on Python.org
December 2, 2021 - Hi, I’m a developer for the Spack package manager. Spack is a general-purpose package manager, similar to Conda in the sense that it can build both Python and non-Python libraries. In the past, our Python library installation procedure was basically: $ python setup.py build $ python setup.py install --root=... This made it easy to install libraries like setuptools/wheel/pip without having to rely on an existing pip installation.
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Download and install pip Latest Version - GeeksforGeeks
July 12, 2025 - Download the get-pip.py file and store it in the same directory as python is installed. or Use the following command to download pip directly, curl https://bootstrap.pypa.io/get-pip.py -o get-pip.py · Now execute the downloaded file using below ...
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How do I install pip? | Better Stack Community
February 3, 2023 - Alternatively, you can also download the get-pip.py script and run it using the Python interpreter: Copied! curl https://bootstrap.pypa.io/get-pip.py -o get-pip.py python get-pip.py · You may need to use python3 instead of python depending ...
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Bootstrap Python Package — bootstrap-py 0.7.0 documentation
(venv)$ bootstrap-py list -l GPL : GNU General Public License (GPL) CPL : Common Public License IOSL : Intel Open Source License GPLv3+ : GNU General Public License v3 or later (GPLv3+) (omit) ... $ pip install --user tox $ tox (omit) _______________________________________ summary ...
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Cómo instalar pip - On The Dock
April 28, 2019 - Descarga get-pip.py: wget https://bootstrap.pypa.io/get-pip.py
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Index of /pip/
../ 2.6/ 06-Feb-2026 03:13 - 2.7/ 06-Feb-2026 03:13 - 3.2/ 06-Feb-2026 03:13 - 3.3/ 06-Feb-2026 03:13 - 3.4/ 06-Feb-2026 03:13 - 3.5/ 06-Feb-2026 03:13 - 3.6/ 06-Feb-2026 03:13 - 3.7/ 06-Feb-2026 03:13 - 3.8/ 06-Feb-2026 03:13 - zipapp/ 06-Feb-2026 03:13 - get-pip.py 06-Feb-2026 03:13 2193439 ...
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r/learnpython on Reddit: Is running this random script from bootstrap.pypa.io really the accepted way of installing pip?
December 4, 2024 -

I'm relatively new to using Python on Windows, and the first hurdle for me is that pip is not installed with Python 3.13.1 for Windows. Several tutorials suggest installing with the following script: https://bootstrap.pypa.io/get-pip.py

Call me over-cautious but it seems shady as hell to be told 'just download and run this impenetrable script from a website you've never heard of and it will solve your problem'.

Is this really the legit, accepted way of installing pip on Windows?

EDIT:

Turns out pip was installed and I just needed a reboot. TIL.

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bootstrap-env · PyPI
Use '/tmp/get-pip.py' get-pip.py SHA256: 'd43dc33a5670d69dd14a9be1f2b2fa27ebf124ec1b212a47425331040f742a9b', ok. 'boot_example.py' written. To create you own bootstrap file, is easy. Just copy the example or boot bootstrap_env code and change it for your needs. ... Missing project? Do you use it? Just send me a mail: bootstrap_env AT jensdiemer DOT de or use IRC/Jabber (see below) To create a fresh virtualenv with bootstrap_env do the following: # Download 'boot_bootstrap_env.py' from github: /home/FooBar$ wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/jedie/bootstrap_env/master/boot_bootstrap_env.py # Create virtualenv and use read-only GIT: /home/FooBar$ python3 boot_bootstrap_env.py ~/bootstrap_env --install_type git_readonly
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