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mpremote for Mac

Tool for interacting remotely with MicroPython devices

Quick answer: mpremote is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install mpremote. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 55 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What mpremote is

mpremote is a command-line tool for macOS: tool for interacting remotely with MicroPython devices.

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 mpremote

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

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 mpremote on Mac?

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

Is mpremote open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does mpremote 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 mpremote?

It was installed 55 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4430 in this catalogue.

What version of mpremote is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.29.0.