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virtualenvwrapper for Mac

Python virtualenv extensions

Quick answer: virtualenvwrapper is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install virtualenvwrapper. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 572 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What virtualenvwrapper is

virtualenvwrapper is a command-line tool for macOS: python virtualenv extensions.

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 virtualenvwrapper

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

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 virtualenvwrapper on Mac?

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

Is virtualenvwrapper open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does virtualenvwrapper 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 virtualenvwrapper?

It was installed 572 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1432 in this catalogue.

What version of virtualenvwrapper is current?

The latest packaged version is 6.1.1.