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fades for Mac

Automatically handle virtualenvs for python scripts

Quick answer: fades is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install fades. It is distributed under the GPL-3.0-only licence. It has 20 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What fades is

fades is a command-line tool for macOS: automatically handle virtualenvs for python scripts.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the GPL-3.0-only licence.

How to install fades

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

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 fades on Mac?

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

Is fades open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GPL-3.0-only licence.

Does fades 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 fades?

It was installed 20 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #6514 in this catalogue.

What version of fades is current?

The latest packaged version is 9.0.2.