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pyright for Mac

Static type checker for Python

Quick answer: pyright is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install pyright. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 845 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What pyright is

pyright is a command-line tool for macOS: static type checker for Python.

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/microsoft/pyright.

How to install pyright

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

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 pyright on Mac?

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

Is pyright open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does pyright 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 pyright?

It was installed 845 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1159 in this catalogue.

What version of pyright is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.1.414.