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pip-check is a Python command-line utility that provides a quick overview of all installed packages and their update status. It functions by calling `pip list --outdated` and transforming the output into a more user-friendly table. It also supports `uv` or `pip` at any specified location. The project is actively maintained, with version 3.2.1 as of the last PyPI update.

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Run `pip-check` from your terminal to see a table of installed Python packages and their update status. Use the `--cmd` option to specify an alternative `pip` or `uv pip` executable.

pip-check # To use a specific pip executable, e.g., uv pip: pip-check --cmd "uv pip"
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breakingVersion 2.7 (released 2021-11-16) dropped support for Python 2.7, 3.4, and 3.5. Users on these older Python versions must explicitly install `pip-check==2.5.2`.
fix
For Python 2.7, 3.4, or 3.5, use `pip install pip-check==2.5.2`. Otherwise, upgrade to Python 3.8+.
affects: >=2.7
breakingIn version 2.7, the `colorclass` dependency and the `--disable-colors` argument were removed. If you relied on `--disable-colors` for plain output, this option is no longer available.
fix
Remove the `--disable-colors` argument. `pip-check` now handles output coloring internally without `colorclass`.
affects: >=2.7
gotchaUsers often confuse `pip-check` (this library, which lists outdated packages) with the built-in `pip check` command (which verifies installed packages have compatible dependencies). They serve different purposes.
fix
Understand that `pip-check` is for identifying outdated packages, while `pip check` verifies dependency consistency. Use the appropriate tool for your task.
affects: All
gotchapip-check is primarily a command-line tool. While its internal modules could theoretically be imported, directly using `pip`'s (and by extension, `pip-check`'s) internal APIs programmatically is generally discouraged and unsupported, as they are subject to change without notice.
fix
Prefer using `pip-check` as a command-line utility. If programmatic integration is necessary, execute it as a subprocess to ensure stability and compatibility across versions.
affects: All
Errors
Common errors & fixes
pip-check: command not found
`pip-check` is not installed, or its installation location is not included in the system's PATH environment variable.
fix
First, ensure `pip-check` is installed: `pip install pip-check`. If it is installed and the error persists, ensure your Python scripts directory is in your system's PATH. On Windows, you might need to re-run the Python installer and check 'Add Python to environment variables'. On Linux/macOS, check your shell's configuration file (e.g., `~/.bashrc`, `~/.zshrc`) to ensure the Python bin directory is added to PATH. Alternatively, you can run it as `python -m pip_check` if `pip-check` was installed as a module.
ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'pip_check'
This usually means the `pip-check` package was not installed in the currently active Python environment, or there's an issue with the Python interpreter being used.
fix
Activate the correct virtual environment if you are using one. Then, install `pip-check` using `pip install pip-check`. If you have multiple Python installations, ensure you are using the `pip` associated with the intended Python interpreter, e.g., `python3 -m pip install pip-check`.
'pip' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.
The `pip` command itself is not found by the system, often because Python (and thus pip) is not correctly added to the system's PATH environment variables, or pip was not installed with Python.
fix
Ensure Python is correctly installed and that the directory containing `pip.exe` (usually `PythonXX\Scripts` on Windows or `/usr/local/bin` on Linux/macOS) is added to your system's PATH. On Windows, reinstalling Python and checking 'Add Python to PATH' during installation often resolves this. On Linux, you might need to install `python3-pip` via your distribution's package manager (e.g., `sudo apt install python3-pip`). You can also try running pip using `python -m pip`.
Command error is shown if pip exits with a status code 1 (or larger). Error message is shown if pip is not able to load packages in case of network problems.
`pip-check` internally calls `pip list --outdated`. This error indicates that the underlying `pip` command failed, potentially due to network issues preventing access to PyPI or other internal `pip` errors.
fix
First, verify your internet connection. If you are behind a proxy or firewall, configure pip to use it (e.g., `pip install --proxy http://your_proxy:port package_name`). You can also try updating pip itself (`python -m pip install --upgrade pip`) as older versions might have connectivity issues. If the issue persists, run `pip list --outdated` directly to see the specific error from `pip`.
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3.2.1latest on PyPI · released Aug 27, 2025
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