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python@3.12 for Mac

Interpreted, interactive, object-oriented programming language

Quick answer: python@3.12 is a developer tool for macOS. Install it with brew install python@3.12. It is distributed under the Python-2.0 licence. It has 52,738 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What python@3.12 is

python@3.12 is a developer tool for macOS: interpreted, interactive, object-oriented programming language.

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@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@3.12.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install python@3.12 on Mac?

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

Is python@3.12 open source?

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

Does python@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@3.12?

It was installed 52,738 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #31 in this catalogue.

What version of python@3.12 is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.12.16.