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How can I temporarily bypass or suppress the "externally managed environment" error?
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You can temporarily bypass this error by adding the `--break-system-packages` flag to your `pip install` command (e.g., `pip install --break-system-packages `). However, this is strongly discouraged for general use. As the flag name implies, it can lead to breaking system-level Python packages, causing instability, unexpected behavior, or even critical system utilities to fail. It should only be used if you fully understand the significant risks involved and have a specific, temporary need.