Pip Library Installer for Blender

A Blender add-on that allows you to install, manage, and uninstall Python libraries directly within Blender using pip.

Features

• Install Python libraries via pip directly in Blender
• Check library installation status and version
• Upgrade existing libraries
• Force reinstall libraries if needed
• Uninstall libraries
• Upgrade pip itself
• User-friendly interface in the Text Editor sidebar
• Real-time status updates
• Detailed error reporting

Requirements

• Blender 4.2.0 or newer
• Internet connection for downloading packages

Installation

1. In Blender, go to Edit > Preferences > Add-ons
2. Click "Install..." and select the downloaded zip file
3. Enable the add-on by checking the box next to "Pip Library Installer"

Usage

1. Open the Text Editor in Blender
2. Look for the "Pip Installer" tab in the sidebar
3. Enter the name of the Python library you want to install (e.g., "numpy")
4. Click the magnifying glass icon to check if the library is already installed
5. Use the appropriate button to:
   • Install a new library
   • Upgrade an existing library
   • Force reinstall a library
   • Uninstall a library
6. Check the status box for operation results
7. Restart Blender to use the newly installed library

Common Operations

Installing a Library

1. Enter the library name
2. Click "Install Library"
3. Wait for the installation to complete
4. Check the status for success or error messages

Upgrading a Library

1. Enter the library name
2. Click the check button to verify it's installed
3. Click "Upgrade" to update to the latest version

Uninstalling a Library

1. Enter the library name
2. Click the check button to verify it's installed
3. Click "Uninstall" to remove the library

Upgrading Pip

1. Click the "Upgrade Pip" button in the Utilities section
2. Wait for the upgrade to complete
3. Check the status for success or error messages

Troubleshooting

Installation Hangs

• Check your internet connection
• Try upgrading pip first
• Check if the library name is correct
• Try force reinstalling the library

Library Not Found

• Verify the library name is correct
• Check if the library is available on PyPI
• Try installing with a specific version (e.g., "numpy==1.21.0")

Permission Errors

• Run Blender as administrator
• Check if the Python environment is writable
• Verify you have sufficient disk space

Notes

• Some libraries may require additional system dependencies
• Large libraries may take longer to install
• Always restart Blender after installing new libraries
• The add-on requires an internet connection to download packages

Author

Luis Pacheco