python-tk@3.10
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Description:
Python interface to Tcl/Tk
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: python gui tkinter tk development
Install: brew install python-tk@3.10
About:
PythonTkAT310 provides the Tkinter module, enabling Python 3.10 applications to create graphical user interfaces (GUIs). It acts as a bridge between Python and the Tcl/Tk toolkit, allowing developers to build interactive desktop applications. This formula is essential for running GUI-based Python scripts or IDLE on macOS.
Key Features:
  • Tkinter module integration for Python 3.10
  • Access to Tcl/Tk GUI widgets
  • Standard library support for desktop UIs
  • Required for IDLE GUI functionality
Use Cases:
  • Building cross-platform desktop applications with Python
  • Creating simple GUI tools for data visualization or automation
  • Running Python scripts that utilize the Tkinter library
Alternatives:
  • python-tk@3.11 – Provides Tkinter support for Python 3.11 instead of 3.10.
  • PyQt/PySide – More complex, feature-rich frameworks for advanced GUI development compared to Tkinter's simplicity.
Version History
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Oct 9, 2025 8:59pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 1f864ab0
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