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mypy for Mac

Experimental optional static type checker for Python

Quick answer: mypy is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install mypy. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 786 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What mypy is

mypy is a command-line tool for macOS: experimental optional static type checker for Python.

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 mypy

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

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 mypy on Mac?

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

Is mypy open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does mypy 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 mypy?

It was installed 786 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1207 in this catalogue.

What version of mypy is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.4.0.