python-tk@3.12 ☆
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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: gui tkinter python tcl ui-development
Install: brew install python-tk@3.12
About:
This package provides the Tkinter module, enabling Python developers to create graphical user interfaces (GUIs) using the Tcl/Tk toolkit. It serves as the standard GUI library for Python, allowing for the rapid development of desktop applications. This formula ensures that Python installations on macOS have the necessary bindings to interface with the native windowing system.
Key Features:
  • Standard GUI library for Python
  • Cross-platform windowing toolkit
  • Simple API for rapid UI development
  • Native look and feel integration
Use Cases:
  • Building desktop application interfaces
  • Creating simple GUI tools for data visualization
  • Developing cross-platform utilities
Alternatives:
  • PyQt/PySide – More feature-rich but GPL/LGPL licensed; requires separate installation.
  • wxPython – Wraps native widgets for a true native look; larger dependency footprint.
Version History
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Oct 9, 2025 7:37am 0 VERSION_BUMP f23ddf5b
Nov 11, 2024 12:42pm 2 VERSION_BUMP ffa7323c
Nov 10, 2024 1:46pm 1 VERSION_BUMP c670231c
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