How to install Python pip on Nixos?

Question

I can't seem to find the appropriate package that install's pip on Nixos?

Solution 1

pip is available as a package on NixOS. For example, for the default Python interpreter, the attribute is python.pkgs.pip.

Solution 2

Check the package availability:

$ nix-env -qaP '.*pip.*'

Install the desired version e,g:

$ nix-env -i python3.7-pip-19.0.3

Nix Package Manager Guide : Chapter 19. Main Commands

Comments

[Jeff Schaller]

While this link may be a good reference, a good Answer here at Stack Exchange will incorporate the actual steps required.