I'm using pip, why am I still encountering setup.py related errors?

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I'm using pip, why am I still encountering setup.py related errors?
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While pip generally handles dependencies, some packages still rely on `setup.py` for building extensions or performing custom installation steps. If pip fails, try installing the package directly using `python setup.py install` after activating your virtual environment. Sometimes, pip's cached build files can cause issues; try clearing pip's cache with `pip cache purge`.