Running PIP install with pythonw makes console scripts use pythonw instead of python

When you use pythonw to run a Python script, it runs in a non-console, windowed mode. This behavior can affect how console scripts installed via pip are executed. If you want to ensure that console scripts run with python (instead of pythonw), you need to take a few steps.

Here's how you can achieve this:

1. Check Your Environment:
   Make sure you are running the pip install command in the standard console mode, not with pythonw. If you use pythonw to run the installation, the installed scripts might also be configured to run with pythonw.

2. Use a Virtual Environment:
   It's a good practice to use virtual environments for Python projects. Create a virtual environment using the venv module (Python 3.3+) or virtualenv (for older versions of Python), and activate it.

3. Install Packages:
   Inside the activated virtual environment, install the necessary packages using pip. The scripts installed by these packages should use the Python interpreter associated with the virtual environment.

4. Running Console Scripts:
   When running console scripts installed in the virtual environment, use the python command rather than pythonw. This will ensure that the script is executed using the Python interpreter with console mode.

   For example, if you have a console script called myscript:

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   python myscript
   
   

By following these steps and using a virtual environment, you can ensure that the console scripts installed via pip are executed using the python interpreter with console mode, regardless of whether you use python or pythonw to run them.