Add support for pip-install input (actions#1201)

* Add pip-install input * Improve error message * Logic update --------- Co-authored-by: “gowridurgad” <“hgowridurgad@github.com>
guptaankit015 · Apr 7, 2026 · Apr 11, 2025 · Apr 17, 2025 · Apr 22, 2025 · Apr 22, 2025
commit 2e3e4b15a884dc73a63f962bff250a855150a234
diff --git a/.github/workflows/e2e-cache-freethreaded.yml b/.github/workflows/e2e-cache-freethreaded.yml
@@ -219,3 +219,56 @@ jobs:
           pip-version: '25.0.1'
       - name: Install dependencies
         run: pip install numpy pandas requests
+
+  python-pip-dependencies-caching-with-pip-install:
+    name: Test pip (Python ${{ matrix.python-version}}, ${{ matrix.os }})
+    runs-on: ${{ matrix.os }}
+    strategy:
+      fail-fast: false
+      matrix:
+        os:
+          [
+            ubuntu-latest,
+            ubuntu-22.04,
+            ubuntu-24.04-arm,
+            ubuntu-22.04-arm,
+            windows-latest,
+            macos-latest,
+            macos-13
+          ]
+        python-version: [3.13.0t, 3.13.1t, 3.13.2t]
+    steps:
+      - uses: actions/checkout@v5
+      - name: Setup Python
+        uses: ./
+        with:
+          python-version: ${{ matrix.python-version }}
+          cache: 'pip'
+          pip-install: numpy pandas requests
+
+  python-pip-dependencies-caching-path-with-pip-install:
+    name: Test pip (Python ${{ matrix.python-version}}, ${{ matrix.os }}, caching path)
+    runs-on: ${{ matrix.os }}
+    strategy:
+      fail-fast: false
+      matrix:
+        os:
+          [
+            ubuntu-latest,
+            ubuntu-22.04,
+            ubuntu-24.04-arm,
+            ubuntu-22.04-arm,
+            windows-latest,
+            macos-latest,
+            macos-13
+          ]
+        python-version: [3.13.0t, 3.13.1t, 3.13.2t]
+    steps:
+      - uses: actions/checkout@v5
+      - name: Setup Python
+        uses: ./
+        with:
+          python-version: ${{ matrix.python-version }}
+          cache: 'pip'
+          cache-dependency-path: __tests__/data/requirements.txt
+          pip-install: numpy pandas requests
diff --git a/.github/workflows/e2e-cache.yml b/.github/workflows/e2e-cache.yml
@@ -311,3 +311,56 @@ jobs:
           pip-version: '25.0.1'
       - name: Install dependencies
         run: pip install numpy pandas requests
+
+  python-pip-dependencies-caching-with-pip-install:
+    name: Test pip (Python ${{ matrix.python-version}}, ${{ matrix.os }})
+    runs-on: ${{ matrix.os }}
+    strategy:
+      fail-fast: false
+      matrix:
+        os:
+          [
+            ubuntu-latest,
+            ubuntu-24.04-arm,
+            ubuntu-22.04,
+            ubuntu-22.04-arm,
+            windows-latest,
+            macos-latest,
+            macos-13
+          ]
+        python-version: ['3.9', '3.10', '3.11', '3.12', '3.13']
+    steps:
+      - uses: actions/checkout@v5
+      - name: Setup Python
+        uses: ./
+        with:
+          python-version: ${{ matrix.python-version }}
+          cache: 'pip'
+          pip-install: numpy pandas requests
+
+  python-pip-dependencies-caching-path-with-pip-install:
+    name: Test pip (Python ${{ matrix.python-version}}, ${{ matrix.os }}, caching path)
+    runs-on: ${{ matrix.os }}
+    strategy:
+      fail-fast: false
+      matrix:
+        os:
+          [
+            ubuntu-latest,
+            ubuntu-24.04-arm,
+            ubuntu-22.04,
+            ubuntu-22.04-arm,
+            windows-latest,
+            macos-latest,
+            macos-13
+          ]
+        python-version: ['3.9', '3.10', '3.11', '3.12', '3.13']
+    steps:
+      - uses: actions/checkout@v5
+      - name: Setup Python
+        uses: ./
+        with:
+          python-version: ${{ matrix.python-version }}
+          cache: 'pip'
+          cache-dependency-path: __tests__/data/requirements.txt
+          pip-install: numpy pandas requests
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
@@ -118,6 +118,7 @@ See examples of using `cache` and `cache-dependency-path` for `pipenv` and `poet
 - [Using `setup-python` on GHES](docs/advanced-usage.md#using-setup-python-on-ghes)
 - [Allow pre-releases](docs/advanced-usage.md#allow-pre-releases)
 - [Using the pip-version input](docs/advanced-usage.md#using-the-pip-version-input)
+- [Using the pip-install input](docs/advanced-usage.md#using-the-pip-install-input)
 
 ## Recommended permissions
 

diff --git a/action.yml b/action.yml
@@ -31,6 +31,8 @@ inputs:
     default: false
   pip-version:
     description: "Used to specify the version of pip to install with the Python. Supported format: major[.minor][.patch]."
+  pip-install:
+    description: "Used to specify the packages to install with pip after setting up Python. Can be a requirements file or package names."
 outputs:
   python-version:
     description: "The installed Python or PyPy version. Useful when given a version range as input."

diff --git a/dist/setup/index.js b/dist/setup/index.js
@@ -97944,12 +97944,26 @@ const os = __importStar(__nccwpck_require__(857));
 const fs_1 = __importDefault(__nccwpck_require__(9896));
 const cache_factory_1 = __nccwpck_require__(665);
 const utils_1 = __nccwpck_require__(1798);
+const exec_1 = __nccwpck_require__(5236);
 function isPyPyVersion(versionSpec) {
     return versionSpec.startsWith('pypy');
 }
 function isGraalPyVersion(versionSpec) {
     return versionSpec.startsWith('graalpy');
 }
+function installPipPackages(pipInstall) {
+    return __awaiter(this, void 0, void 0, function* () {
+        core.info(`Installing pip packages: ${pipInstall}`);
+        try {
+            const installArgs = pipInstall.trim().split(/\s+/);
+            yield (0, exec_1.exec)('python', ['-m', 'pip', 'install', ...installArgs]);
+            core.info('Successfully installed pip packages');
+        }
+        catch (error) {
+            core.setFailed(`Failed to install pip packages from "${pipInstall}". Please verify that the package names, versions, or requirements files provided are correct and installable, that the specified packages and versions can be resolved from PyPI or the configured package index, and that your network connection is stable and allows access to the package index.`);
+        }
+    });
+}
 function cacheDependencies(cache, pythonVersion) {
     return __awaiter(this, void 0, void 0, function* () {
         const cacheDependencyPath = core.getInput('cache-dependency-path') || undefined;
@@ -98038,6 +98052,10 @@ function run() {
                 if (cache && (0, utils_1.isCacheFeatureAvailable)()) {
                     yield cacheDependencies(cache, pythonVersion);
                 }
+                const pipInstall = core.getInput('pip-install');
+                if (pipInstall) {
+                    yield installPipPackages(pipInstall);
+                }
             }
             else {
                 core.warning('The `python-version` input is not set.  The version of Python currently in `PATH` will be used.');

diff --git a/docs/advanced-usage.md b/docs/advanced-usage.md
@@ -23,6 +23,7 @@
 - [Using `setup-python` on GHES](advanced-usage.md#using-setup-python-on-ghes)
 - [Allow pre-releases](advanced-usage.md#allow-pre-releases)
 - [Using the pip-version input](advanced-usage.md#using-the-pip-version-input)
+- [Using the pip-install input](advanced-usage.md#using-the-pip-install-input)
 
 ## Using the `python-version` input
 
@@ -672,3 +673,20 @@ The version of Pip should be specified in the format `major`, `major.minor`, or
 > The `pip-version` input is supported only with standard Python versions. It is not available when using PyPy or GraalPy.
 
 > Using a specific or outdated version of pip may result in compatibility or security issues and can cause job failures. For best practices and guidance, refer to the official [pip documentation](https://pip.pypa.io/en/stable/).
+
+## Using the pip-install input
+
+The `pip-install` input allows you to install dependencies as part of the Python setup step.
+
+
+```yaml
+      steps:
+      - uses: actions/checkout@v5
+      - name: Set up Python
+        uses: actions/setup-python@v6
+        with:
+          python-version: '3.13'
+          pip-install: -r requirements.txt
+```
+> Note: This feature is intended for standard pip-based dependency installations.
+For complex workflows, or alternative package managers (e.g., poetry, pipenv), we recommend using separate steps to maintain clarity and flexibility.
diff --git a/src/setup-python.ts b/src/setup-python.ts
@@ -13,6 +13,7 @@ import {
   getVersionInputFromFile,
   getVersionsInputFromPlainFile
 } from './utils';
+import {exec} from '@actions/exec';
 
 function isPyPyVersion(versionSpec: string) {
   return versionSpec.startsWith('pypy');
@@ -22,6 +23,19 @@ function isGraalPyVersion(versionSpec: string) {
   return versionSpec.startsWith('graalpy');
 }
 
+async function installPipPackages(pipInstall: string) {
+  core.info(`Installing pip packages: ${pipInstall}`);
+  try {
+    const installArgs = pipInstall.trim().split(/\s+/);
+    await exec('python', ['-m', 'pip', 'install', ...installArgs]);
+    core.info('Successfully installed pip packages');
+  } catch (error) {
+    core.setFailed(
+      `Failed to install pip packages from "${pipInstall}". Please verify that the package names, versions, or requirements files provided are correct and installable, that the specified packages and versions can be resolved from PyPI or the configured package index, and that your network connection is stable and allows access to the package index.`
+    );
+  }
+}
+
 async function cacheDependencies(cache: string, pythonVersion: string) {
   const cacheDependencyPath =
     core.getInput('cache-dependency-path') || undefined;
@@ -145,6 +159,10 @@ async function run() {
       if (cache && isCacheFeatureAvailable()) {
         await cacheDependencies(cache, pythonVersion);
       }
+      const pipInstall = core.getInput('pip-install');
+      if (pipInstall) {
+        await installPipPackages(pipInstall);
+      }
     } else {
       core.warning(
         'The `python-version` input is not set.  The version of Python currently in `PATH` will be used.'