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pipx for Mac

Execute binaries from Python packages in isolated environments

Quick answer: pipx is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install pipx. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 107,966 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What pipx is

pipx is a command-line tool for macOS: execute binaries from Python packages in isolated environments.

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 pipx

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

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 pipx on Mac?

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

Is pipx open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does pipx 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 pipx?

It was installed 107,966 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #9 in this catalogue.

What version of pipx is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.18.4.