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pygobject3 for Mac

GNOME Python bindings (based on GObject Introspection)

Quick answer: pygobject3 is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install pygobject3. It is distributed under the LGPL-2.1-or-later licence. It has 1,910 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What pygobject3 is

pygobject3 is a command-line tool for macOS: GNOME Python bindings (based on GObject Introspection).

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-or-later licence.

How to install pygobject3

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install pygobject3.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install pygobject3 on Mac?

Run brew install pygobject3 in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is pygobject3 open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the LGPL-2.1-or-later licence.

Does pygobject3 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 pygobject3?

It was installed 1,910 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #683 in this catalogue.

What version of pygobject3 is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.58.1.