Can I install python packages on Hass.io in a VM?

I’m running Hass.io in a VM using the provided vmdk file. I’m doing this before getting a RBPi3B+ to test if I can control my Samsung TV (NU7100, not listed as supported nor unsupported so I have to try). I believe I need to install a new python package (websocket-client) but I have no idea how to. I’ve logged directly into the VM terminal, which brings me to HassOS and also using the SSH server module which brings me to an Alpine Linux (?). Neither have pip or python.

Is this even possible? Do I need Hassbian or HAoRaspbian for this?

Hi

Samsung NU7100 supported or unsupported?

thx