# Installation

## Prerequisites

- Python 3.10 or higher
- A [Pinecone account](https://app.pinecone.io) and API key

## Install with pip

```bash
pip install pinecone
```

## Install with uv

```bash
uv add pinecone
```

## Verify the installation

```bash
python -c "import pinecone; print(pinecone.__version__)"
```

You should see the installed version number printed, for example `9.0.0`.