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python-tk@3.12 for Mac

Python interface to Tcl/Tk

Quick answer: python-tk@3.12 is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install python-tk@3.12. It is distributed under the Python-2.0 licence. It has 2,732 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What python-tk@3.12 is

python-tk@3.12 is a command-line tool for macOS: python interface to Tcl/Tk.

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

How to install python-tk@3.12

  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-tk@3.12.

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 python-tk@3.12 on Mac?

Run brew install python-tk@3.12 in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is python-tk@3.12 open source?

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

Does python-tk@3.12 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-tk@3.12?

It was installed 2,732 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #531 in this catalogue.

What version of python-tk@3.12 is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.12.16.