virtualenv
brew install virtualenv
v21.5.1
MIT
Python tool that creates isolated virtual environments for dependency management.
Why you might care
Essential for Python development to avoid polluting your system Python with project-specific packages. Faster and more flexible than the built-in venv module, with better support for different Python versions and reproducible setups. Every Python project should use it.
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Runtime dependencies
Links
- https://virtualenv.pypa.io/
- Brew formula source: Formula/v/virtualenv.rb
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