pip freeze does not show package versions with @

If you are working with Python and you've recently noticed that pip freeze is not showing package versions that include the "@" symbol, do not worry. This is actually an expected behavior, and it is not indicative of any errors or issues.

What is pip freeze?

pip freeze is a command in pip (Python Package Index) which is used to display a list of installed Python packages and their versions. This helps users to easily keep track of what packages have been installed, and ensure that their projects are using compatible versions of each package.

Why does pip freeze not show package versions with "@"?

The "@" symbol is commonly used in the names of packages which are installed from a repository or source control. For example, a package name might look like "my-package@repo". When pip freeze displays this package, it will not include the "@repo" part of the name. This is because pip freeze is only concerned with displaying the installed package names and their versions, not their sources.

How to view package versions with "@" symbol

If you want to view the full package names, including the "@" symbol, you can use the pip list command instead of pip freeze. pip list will display the names of all installed packages, along with their versions, sources, and other metadata.

$ pip list

Package             Version     Location
------------------- ----------- ----------------------------
my-package@repo     1.0.0       /path/to/my-package
...

Conclusion

In summary, if pip freeze is not showing package versions that include the "@" symbol, it is not a cause for concern. This is expected behavior, and you can use pip list to view the full package names if needed.