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virtualenv for Mac

Tool for creating isolated virtual python environments

Quick answer: virtualenv is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install virtualenv. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 11,051 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What virtualenv is

virtualenv is a command-line tool for macOS: tool for creating isolated virtual python environments.

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 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 virtualenv.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install virtualenv on Mac?

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

Is virtualenv open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does 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 virtualenv?

It was installed 11,051 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #181 in this catalogue.

What version of virtualenv is current?

The latest packaged version is 21.14.13.