What's the problem this feature will solve?
The embedded pip and setuptools wheels in virtualenv are outdated. Users creating new virtual environments get older versions of these tools, missing out on bug fixes, security patches, and new features.
Describe the solution you'd like
Upgrade the embedded dependencies:
- pip: 25.3 → 26.0.1
- setuptools: 75.3.2, 80.9.0 → 75.3.4, 82.0.0
Alternative Solutions
Users can manually upgrade pip/setuptools after creating a virtualenv with pip install --upgrade pip setuptools but having current versions embedded provides a better out-of-the-box experience.
Additional context
What's the problem this feature will solve?
The embedded pip and setuptools wheels in virtualenv are outdated. Users creating new virtual environments get older versions of these tools, missing out on bug fixes, security patches, and new features.
Describe the solution you'd like
Upgrade the embedded dependencies:
Alternative Solutions
Users can manually upgrade pip/setuptools after creating a virtualenv with pip install --upgrade pip setuptools but having current versions embedded provides a better out-of-the-box experience.
Additional context