From 8c74c98b8d43ccbed0b8cdd2d63d75ab1edef7bb Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Mendon Kissling <59585235+mendonk@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2025 12:44:38 -0400
Subject: [PATCH] docs: clarify adding custom packages to REPL component
 (#9450)

clarify-custom-packages
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 docs/docs/Components/components-processing.mdx | 7 ++++++-
 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-)

diff --git a/docs/docs/Components/components-processing.mdx b/docs/docs/Components/components-processing.mdx
index 9855077fe..617a843f3 100644
--- a/docs/docs/Components/components-processing.mdx
+++ b/docs/docs/Components/components-processing.mdx
@@ -556,9 +556,14 @@ There are several ways you can address these inconsistencies:
 
 This component allows you to execute Python code with imported packages.
 
+The **Python Interpreter** component can only import packages that are already installed in your Langflow environment.
+If you encounter an `ImportError` when trying to use a package, you need to install it first.
+
+To install custom packages, see [Install custom dependencies](/install-custom-dependencies).
+
 ### Use the Python Interpreter in a flow
 
-1. To use this component in a flow,in the **Global Imports** field, add the packages you want to import as a comma-separated list, such as `math,pandas`.
+1. To use this component in a flow, in the **Global Imports** field, add the packages you want to import as a comma-separated list, such as `math,pandas`.
 At least one import is required.
 2. In the **Python Code** field, enter the Python code you want to execute. Use `print()` to see the output.
 3. Optional: Enable **Tool Mode**, and then connect the **Python Interpreter** component to an **Agent** component as a tool.