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pyenv-virtualenv for Mac

Pyenv plugin to manage virtualenv

Quick answer: pyenv-virtualenv is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install pyenv-virtualenv. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 4,112 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What pyenv-virtualenv is

pyenv-virtualenv is a command-line tool for macOS: pyenv plugin to manage virtualenv.

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/pyenv/pyenv-virtualenv.

How to install pyenv-virtualenv

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

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 pyenv-virtualenv on Mac?

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

Is pyenv-virtualenv open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does pyenv-virtualenv 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 pyenv-virtualenv?

It was installed 4,112 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #389 in this catalogue.

What version of pyenv-virtualenv is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.4.1.