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pipenv for Mac

Python dependency management tool

Quick answer: pipenv is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install pipenv. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 9,984 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What pipenv is

pipenv is a command-line tool for macOS: python dependency management tool.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/pypa/pipenv.

How to install pipenv

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

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 pipenv on Mac?

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

Is pipenv open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does pipenv 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 pipenv?

It was installed 9,984 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #193 in this catalogue.

What version of pipenv is current?

The latest packaged version is 2026.10.2.