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PsychoPy for Mac

Create experiments in behavioral science

Quick answer: PsychoPy is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask psychopy. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 55 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What PsychoPy is

PsychoPy is a utility for macOS: create experiments in behavioral science.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://www.psychopy.org/.

How to install PsychoPy

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install PsychoPy on Mac?

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

Is PsychoPy open source?

Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (psychopy/psychopy), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.

Does PsychoPy run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is PsychoPy?

It was installed 55 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4436 in this catalogue.

What version of PsychoPy is current?

The latest packaged version is 2026.2.4.