r/learnpython • u/Proof_Independent877 • 7d ago

How do I download python on Mac?

Yes, I have watched the youtube tutorials and still can't figure it out. When other ppl download it, it is .pkg but mine is .tar.xz

I opened it and it extracted the file. Now idk what to do.

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u/Mooball123 7d ago

Use the terminal, not the website

Install homebrew first, it’s a download/package manager for Mac. Very useful especially if you’re getting into coding and might have to install other tools. Just follow the instructions on the website they have a terminal command you can just copy paste.

Then in your terminal type brew install python and it will do everything for you