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pdm for Mac

Modern Python package and dependency manager supporting the latest PEP standards

Quick answer: pdm is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install pdm. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 633 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What pdm is

pdm is a command-line tool for macOS: modern Python package and dependency manager supporting the latest PEP standards.

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 pdm

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

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 pdm on Mac?

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

Is pdm open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does pdm 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 pdm?

It was installed 633 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1345 in this catalogue.

What version of pdm is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.29.3.