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py3cairo for Mac

Python 3 bindings for the Cairo graphics library

Quick answer: py3cairo is a design tool for macOS. Install it with brew install py3cairo. It is distributed under the LGPL-2.1-only OR MPL-1.1 licence. It has 1,438 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What py3cairo is

py3cairo is a design tool for macOS: python 3 bindings for the Cairo graphics library.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the LGPL-2.1-only OR MPL-1.1 licence.

How to install py3cairo

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install py3cairo.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install py3cairo on Mac?

Run brew install py3cairo in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is py3cairo open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the LGPL-2.1-only OR MPL-1.1 licence.

Does py3cairo 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 py3cairo?

It was installed 1,438 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #825 in this catalogue.

What version of py3cairo is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.29.2.