---
id: virtualenv
version: "21.7.4"
license: MIT
license_treatment: permissive
maintenance: active
---

# virtualenv — Virtual Python Environment builder

License: permissive · Maintenance: active · Popularity: top 100 on PyPI

## Install

pip install virtualenv
uv add virtualenv
poetry add virtualenv

## Description

# virtualenv

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A tool for creating isolated `virtual` python environments.

- [Installation](https://virtualenv.pypa.io/en/latest/how-to/install.html)
- [Documentation](https://virtualenv.pypa.io)
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## AI interpretation — verify before relying

Creates isolated Python virtual environments to manage dependencies and Python versions separately from the system installation.

Verdict: A production-stable, actively maintained tool from the Python Packaging Authority with zero known vulnerabilities, low install friction, and permissive licensing. Suitable for any project needing isolated Python environments.

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