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     pip install datasette
 
-Datasette requires Python 3.8 or higher. We also have [detailed installation instructions](https://docs.datasette.io/en/stable/installation.html) covering other options such as Docker.
+Datasette requires Python 3.10 or higher. We also have [detailed installation instructions](https://docs.datasette.io/en/stable/installation.html) covering other options such as Docker.
 
 ## Basic usage