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jython for Mac

Python implementation written in Java (successor to JPython)

Quick answer: jython is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install jython. It is distributed under the PSF-2.0 licence. It has 11 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What jython is

jython is a command-line tool for macOS: python implementation written in Java (successor to JPython).

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the PSF-2.0 licence.

How to install jython

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

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 jython on Mac?

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

Is jython open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the PSF-2.0 licence.

Does jython 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 jython?

It was installed 11 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #7922 in this catalogue.

What version of jython is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.7.4.