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I've tried tried to install several modules for Python with "pip install <module_name>" command. But I still cannot get how it works. I'am able to use only pygame module, which has been installed with sudo easy_install ("pip install" didn't work). Then I've tried to install another, Eel module and I have got strange results. The Eel module is shown in the Terminal list 1 (I'm working on the latest Catalina) but python (in Pycharm IDE) can't read eel as installed module 2.

I suppose, it's sort of problem with python or pip versions (but pypi suggests to install the Eel module with "pip install" command -- https://pypi.org/project/Eel/)

I'll be very grateful to get your answer -) P.S. I've checked cases and other spelling stuff=) I mean that module for python should be named eel but officially called Eel (according to the naming on the pypi page https://pypi.org/project/Eel/)

Iwan__entry
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    Note that the default python/pip commands refer to the Python installation *used by and intended for the operating system*. You should not install anything to it directly. Create a virtual environment for isolation, or install a separate Python version (e.g. from python.org, via brew or anaconda) and use that to avoid messing with the system. In specific, never use sudo to install a python package unless you know exactly what you are doing. – MisterMiyagi Aug 14 '20 at 12:34

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The issue might be that you don't have pip installed.

I know most Mac's have pip and Python pre-installed, but it wouldn't hurt to try: sudo easy_install pip

If this doesn't seem to be the issue, you might be running the pip install packageName in the wrong directory.

You will need to access your scripts folder in python and run the pip install packageName command in there. Here is a resource which should help you reach that directory: https://datatofish.com/install-package-python-using-pip/

lime
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