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pip-audit for Mac

Audits Python environments and dependency trees for known vulnerabilities

Quick answer: pip-audit is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install pip-audit. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 281 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What pip-audit is

pip-audit is a command-line tool for macOS: audits Python environments and dependency trees for known vulnerabilities.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence.

How to install pip-audit

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install pip-audit on Mac?

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

Is pip-audit open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Apache-2.0 licence.

Does pip-audit 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 pip-audit?

It was installed 281 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2111 in this catalogue.

What version of pip-audit is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.10.1.