diff --git a/src/ape/plugins/_utils.py b/src/ape/plugins/_utils.py
index d061a5262c..206a522e6d 100644
--- a/src/ape/plugins/_utils.py
+++ b/src/ape/plugins/_utils.py
@@ -364,7 +364,7 @@ def _prepare_install(
             logger.warning(f"Plugin '{self.name}' is not an trusted plugin.")
 
         result_handler = ModifyPluginResultHandler(self)
-        pip_arguments = PIP_COMMAND + ["install"]
+        pip_arguments = [*PIP_COMMAND, "install"]
 
         if upgrade:
             logger.info(f"Upgrading '{self.name}' plugin ...")