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isort for Mac

Sort Python imports automatically

Quick answer: isort is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install isort. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 514 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What isort is

isort is a command-line tool for macOS: sort Python imports automatically.

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 isort

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

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 isort on Mac?

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

Is isort open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does isort 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 isort?

It was installed 514 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1518 in this catalogue.

What version of isort is current?

The latest packaged version is 9.0.2.