Pipfile Jun 2026

Why should you switch? Let's compare a typical workflow.

In continuous integration and production environments, use the --deploy flag: Pipfile

Run pipenv install . This creates a blank Pipfile. Why should you switch

: Paired with a Pipfile.lock , it ensures every developer on your team (and your production server) is using the exact same version of every sub-dependency. This creates a blank Pipfile

[dev-packages] pytest = ">=7.0" black = version = "==24.1.0"

| Command | Description | |---------|-------------| | pipenv install [package] | Install package, update Pipfile and lock | | pipenv install --dev [package] | Install development dependency | | pipenv uninstall [package] | Remove package | | pipenv lock | Generate/update Pipfile.lock | | pipenv sync | Install from lock file (no changes) | | pipenv install --deploy | Install with CI-safe lock validation | | pipenv run <command> | Run command inside virtual environment | | pipenv shell | Spawn shell within virtual environment | | pipenv graph | Display dependency tree | | pipenv check | Check for security vulnerabilities | | pipenv lock -r | Export to requirements.txt | | pipenv clean | Remove packages not in lock file | | pipenv --where | Show project directory | | pipenv --venv | Show virtual environment location | | pipenv --python | Show Python interpreter being used |

This section specifies Python version requirements for the project: