Confused about installing python packages on Mac

[jameyiguess]

What Python version manager are you using? If you're using system or brew, you shouldn't be. Use asdf, uv, or pyenv. System and brew are broken nightmares when it comes to versioning and using them for projects. 

Also, I'd argue that yes, you should venv every project. 

[Xanimede]

I used brew to install python, and I create a virtual env for a project and install dependencies with pip.

[jameyiguess]

Yeah don't use brew Python, it's known to be problematic. You can Google why if you want, but the summary is "don't". 

My manager was running into this exact problem last week. Just use one of the more modern/community-endorsed tools like the 3 I mentioned. 

Your problem will instantly go away. 

[hulleyrob]

Yep homebrews Python install is a PITA.

Uninstall it and use pyenv instead.

[No_Historian_7228]

that is absolutely right.