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pyenv-virtualenvwrapper for Mac

Alternative to pyenv for managing virtualenvs

Quick answer: pyenv-virtualenvwrapper is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install pyenv-virtualenvwrapper. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 24 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What pyenv-virtualenvwrapper is

pyenv-virtualenvwrapper is a command-line tool for macOS: alternative to pyenv for managing virtualenvs.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/pyenv/pyenv-virtualenvwrapper.

How to install pyenv-virtualenvwrapper

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

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 pyenv-virtualenvwrapper on Mac?

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

Is pyenv-virtualenvwrapper open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does pyenv-virtualenvwrapper 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 pyenv-virtualenvwrapper?

It was installed 24 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #6135 in this catalogue.

What version of pyenv-virtualenvwrapper is current?

The latest packaged version is 20140609.