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bpython for Mac

Fancy interface to the Python interpreter

Quick answer: bpython is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install bpython. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 243 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What bpython is

bpython is a command-line tool for macOS: fancy interface to the Python interpreter.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the MIT licence.

How to install bpython

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

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 bpython on Mac?

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

Is bpython open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does bpython 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 bpython?

It was installed 243 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2265 in this catalogue.

What version of bpython is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.26.