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autopep8 for Mac

Automatically formats Python code to conform to the PEP 8 style guide

Quick answer: autopep8 is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install autopep8. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 192 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What autopep8 is

autopep8 is a command-line tool for macOS: automatically formats Python code to conform to the PEP 8 style guide.

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/hhatto/autopep8.

How to install autopep8

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install autopep8.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install autopep8 on Mac?

Run brew install autopep8 in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is autopep8 open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does autopep8 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 autopep8?

It was installed 192 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2524 in this catalogue.

What version of autopep8 is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.3.2.