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python-build for Mac

Simple, correct PEP 517 build frontend

Quick answer: python-build is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install python-build. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 111 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What python-build is

python-build is a command-line tool for macOS: simple, correct PEP 517 build frontend.

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/pypa/build.

How to install python-build

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

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 python-build on Mac?

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

Is python-build open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does python-build 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 python-build?

It was installed 111 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3297 in this catalogue.

What version of python-build is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.6.1.