PipUpdater - Automate the Update of Python Packages

PIPUpdater is a Py Packages' Updater AKA PYTHON (SMT) System Maintenance Tool. It is a Python script that automates updating pip and all installed packages in a Python environment. It simplifies keeping your Python packages up-to-date, ensuring you have the latest versions of all dependencies.

Table of Contents

• Installation
• Download
• Usage
  • Global Python Environment
  • Virtual Python Environment
• License
• Contact
• Future Plans

Installation

No installation is required for the PIPUpdater.exe file. You can directly download and run it on your Windows.

Download

You can download the latest version of the PIPUpdater executable for Windows from the Releases page.

Usage

Global Python Environment

1. Download the PIPUpdater executable from the Releases page.
2. Place the PIP_Updater.exe file in any directory of your choice.
3. Double-click the PIPUpdate.exe where you want to update your Python packages.

The script will update pip to the latest version and automatically update all installed packages in your global Python environment.

Virtual Python Environment (venv)

1. Create and activate your virtual environment using your preferred method.
2. Download the PIPUpdater executable from the Releases page.
3. Place the PIP_Updater.exe file in your virtual environment directory.
4. Open the Command Prompt within the virtual environment:
   • Press Windows Key + R, type cmd, and press Enter.
5. Navigate to the directory containing your virtual environment.
6. Activate the virtual environment by running the appropriate command:
   • path_to_venv\Scripts\Activate
   • Replace path_to_venv with your actual virtual environment directory.
7. Run the .exe file, type the following command and press Enter:
   • PIP_Updater.exe
   • The script will update pip to the latest version and automatically update all installed packages in your virtual Python environment (venv).

License

The PIP_Updater script is distributed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more details.

Contact

For any questions or feedback, please reach out to me at email.

Future Plans

We have plans to expand PIP_Updater's support to other platforms in future releases. Stay tuned for updates!