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## Install

Install via PyPI:
We recommend installing `linode-cli` with `pipx`, which installs each Python CLI tool into its own isolated environment and works on distributions where `pip install` fails because the system Python is marked as externally managed ([PEP 668](https://peps.python.org/pep-0668/)). If pipx isn't installed yet, follow the [pipx installation guide](https://pipx.pypa.io/latest/how-to/install-pipx.html).

To install:

```bash
pipx install linode-cli
```

To upgrade:

```bash
pip3 install linode-cli
pipx upgrade linode-cli
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Visit the [Wiki](../../wiki/Installation) for more information.
The [Wiki](https://github.com/linode/linode-cli/wiki/Installation) covers other installation methods, including the Docker image, the GitHub Action, and building from source.

## Contributing

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