🟢 Mac: Install Tools¶
This page provides instructions to install or verify Git, Visual Studio Code, and uv on a Mac using official installers. These tools are essential for professional data analytics.
1. Use Official Installers (Recommended for Most Users)¶
Download and Install Each Tool:
-
Git is often already installed. Check with
git --versionin Terminal. If it is missing or outdated, install it from: https://git-scm.com/ -
VS Code (Visual Studio Code): https://code.visualstudio.com/ After installing:
- Move the app into the Applications folder
-
(Recommended) Follow instructions at https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/setup/mac to enable
codefrom the command line -
uv (modern Python environment and dependency manager):
curl -LsSf https://astral.sh/uv/install.sh | sh
Note: We do not install Python at this step. Python will be installed per-project in Workflow 2 using
uv, which also manages versions.
2. Restart Computer After Installation¶
Restart your computer after installation (optional but recommended).
3. Verify¶
After restarting, open a new Terminal and run:
git --version
code --version
uv --version
Each command should display a version. If any fail, revisit the installers and try again.
OPTIONAL/ADVANCED: Use Package Manager (Homebrew)
If you prefer Homebrew, open Terminal and run:brew update
brew install git
brew install --cask visual-studio-code
brew install uv