**macOS now includes Python again**, but it’s still best to use a **clean, version-managed setup** to avoid conflicts with system libraries.
# Goal: - Don’t touch the system Python - Use isolated, upgradeable environments - Compatible with all AI tooling (Open Interpreter, Jupyter, AutoGen, LangChain, etc.)
# Recommendation Recommended Python Setup for AI Tooling on macOS (M1/M2, 2025):
Python Version: Homebrew-installed Python 3 Package Manager pip inside virtual env Environments: python3 -m venv ~/.venvs/ai` AI Tools: pip install open-interpreter, etc. Mac Safe: Avoids conflict with system Python
# Steps
1. Install Homebrew 1. Install Python via Homebrew (safe, M2-native) 1. Install AI Tooling in Virtual Environment 1. Optional: Shell Helpers 1. Confirm Python Path is Isolated?