Positron for Mac
Data science IDE
brew install --cask positron. The licence is not declared in Homebrew metadata.
It has 206 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.
What Positron is
Positron is a developer tool for macOS: data science IDE.
It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. Homebrew only automates the download and install step; the licence terms come from the vendor.
How to install Positron
- Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
- If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
- Run
brew install --cask positron.
Homebrew installer, if you need it:
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install Positron on Mac?
Run brew install --cask positron in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.
Is Positron open source?
Homebrew's metadata does not declare a licence for this app, so the official site is the authoritative source.
Does Positron run on Apple silicon?
Yes, as a universal binary.
How popular is Positron?
It was installed 206 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2453 in this catalogue.
What version of Positron is current?
The latest packaged version is 2026.10.1-2.