Is it acceptable and safe to run pip install under sudo?

Question

I\'ve started to use my Mac to install Python packages in the same way I do with my Windows PC at work; however on my Mac I\'ve come across frequent permission denied

Answer 1

Is it acceptable & safe to run pip install under sudo?

It's not safe and it's being frowned upon – see What are the risks of running 'sudo pip'? To install Python package in your home directory you don't need root privileges. See description of --user option to pip.