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 Install via PyPI:
 ```bash
-pip3 install linode-cli
+pipx install linode-cli
 ```
-
+To upgrade:
+```
+pipx upgrade linode-cli
+```
+We recommend using `pipx` to install `linode-cli`, as it installs Python CLI tools in isolated environments and avoids conflicts with system-managed Python packages (PEP 668).
 Visit the [Wiki](../../wiki/Installation) for more information.
 
 ## Contributing