Retrieve a Comprehensive List of Package Versions with Pip

Whether you're seeking a specific version of a third-party library or simply want to explore the possibilities, determining the available versions of a Python package can be invaluable. Pip offers several effective methods for resolving this need.

Method 1: Latest Pip Versions
For Pip 21.2 and above, deploy the following command:

pip index versions pylibmc

Note: This command is still in its experimental phase and may undergo alterations in the future.

Method 2: Pre-20.3 Pip Versions
Prior to Pip 20.3, utilize the following format:

pip install pylibmc==

Method 3: Pip 9.0 to 20.2
For versions 9.0 to 20.2, include the legacy resolver option:

pip install --use-deprecated=legacy-resolver pylibmc==

Method 4: Pip Earlier than 9.0
For Pip versions earlier than 9.0, attempt to install a non-existent version:

pip install pylibmc==blork

where 'blork' represents any invalid version number.

Result Interpretation
Executing any of these commands will return a list of available versions for the specified package without initiating the actual installation process. This enables you to efficiently identify the desired version while ensuring compatibility with your project.