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pyenv for Mac

Python version management

Quick answer: pyenv is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install pyenv. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 63,291 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What pyenv is

pyenv is a command-line tool for macOS: python version management.

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.

How to install pyenv

  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.

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 on Mac?

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

Is pyenv open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does pyenv 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?

It was installed 63,291 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #17 in this catalogue.

What version of pyenv is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.8.13.