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python-launcher for Mac

Launch your Python interpreter the lazy/smart way

Quick answer: python-launcher is a productivity app for macOS. Install it with brew install python-launcher. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 30 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What python-launcher is

python-launcher is a productivity app for macOS: launch your Python interpreter the lazy/smart way.

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 python-launcher

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install python-launcher on Mac?

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

Is python-launcher open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does python-launcher 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 python-launcher?

It was installed 30 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #5603 in this catalogue.

What version of python-launcher is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.0.1.