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tox for Mac

Generic Python virtualenv management and test command-line tool

Quick answer: tox is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install tox. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 1,547 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What tox is

tox is a command-line tool for macOS: generic Python virtualenv management and test command-line tool.

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 tox

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install tox on Mac?

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

Is tox open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does tox 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 tox?

It was installed 1,547 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #779 in this catalogue.

What version of tox is current?

The latest packaged version is 4.67.1.