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black for Mac

Python code formatter

Quick answer: black is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install black. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 2,319 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What black is

black is a command-line tool for macOS: python code formatter.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the MIT licence.

How to install black

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install black.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install black on Mac?

Run brew install black in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is black open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does black run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is black?

It was installed 2,319 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #610 in this catalogue.

What version of black is current?

The latest packaged version is 26.10.1.