Python Installation on macOS

The recommended way to install Python on macOS is using the official installer from the Python website or using Homebrew.

Using the Official Installer

1. Go to the Python Downloads for macOS page.
2. Download the latest stable "macOS 64-bit installer".
3. Open the downloaded .pkg file and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Using Homebrew (Recommended)

If you have Homebrew installed (you can find instructions on brew.sh), you can install Python with the following command in your terminal:

brew update
brew install python@3.12 # Replace 3.12 with the desired version

After installation, you might need to ensure that the Homebrew-installed Python is in your system's PATH. You can usually do this by adding the following to your shell configuration file (e.g., .zshrc or .bashrc):

export PATH="/opt/homebrew/opt/python@3.12/bin:$PATH" # Adjust version if needed

Then, restart your terminal or source your configuration file (source ~/.zshrc or source ~/.bashrc).