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title = "Python on Mac"
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## Install Python on Mac

The pre-installed system Python on MacOS may be outdated,
and may be in conflict with external module requirements.
Therefore we strongly recommend to install Python and the Python module manager `pip`
from scratch.

The preferred installation method for Python is using [Homebrew](https://brew.sh/).
For instance, to install Python 3.11, use
```
brew install python@3.11
```
