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poetry for Mac

Python package management tool

Quick answer: poetry is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install poetry. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 5,650 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What poetry is

poetry is a command-line tool for macOS: python package management tool.

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 poetry

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

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 poetry on Mac?

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

Is poetry open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does poetry 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 poetry?

It was installed 5,650 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #295 in this catalogue.

What version of poetry is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.5.1.