For that flavor, maybe try: python3 -m pip install -t .pip ... export PYTHONPATH=".pip:$PYTHONPATH" Use whatever directory name you prefer instead of

For that flavor, maybe try: python3 -m pip install -t .pip ... export PYTHONPATH=".pip:$PYTHONPATH" Use whatever directory name you prefer instead of .pip. Mucking with PYTHONPATH is a bit dirty.