This error occurs because the python_calamine module is not installed, and attempts to use pip fail with:

No module named pip

Why This Happens:

This usually means you're in a Python environment where pip was not installed or is misconfigured. Despite other packages like pandas or numpy working, they might have been installed by system package managers (like apt, conda, or preinstalled in the environment).

Solution Steps

1. Check if pip is available via Python module

Try running:

python -m pip --version

If this returns an error like "No module named pip", continue below.

2. Reinstall pip using get-pip.py

If ensurepip doesn’t work, you can manually bootstrap pip:

i.Download the script:

curl https://bootstrap.pypa.io/get-pip.py -o get-pip.py

ii.Install pip:

python get-pip.py

This will install pip into your environment.

3. Install python_calamine

Once pip is working, run:

pip install python_calamine

If you're using a notebook or special environment:

import sys

!{sys.executable} -m pip install python_calamine

Extra Tip: Verify Python and pip Match

Ensure you're using the right Python version:

which python

python --version

Then compare with pip:

which pip

pip --version

If they don’t point to the same environment, use:

python -m pip install python_calamine

Summary

• The error stems from missing pip, not just the module.

• Use get-pip.py to reinstall pip.

• Install python_calamine via pip or conda after pip is working.

Hope this helps someone else facing the same issue!