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pyupgrade for Mac

Upgrade syntax for newer versions of Python

Quick answer: pyupgrade is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install pyupgrade. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 103 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What pyupgrade is

pyupgrade is a command-line tool for macOS: upgrade syntax for newer versions of 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/asottile/pyupgrade.

How to install pyupgrade

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

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 pyupgrade on Mac?

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

Is pyupgrade open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does pyupgrade 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 pyupgrade?

It was installed 103 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3407 in this catalogue.

What version of pyupgrade is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.22.0.