wxpython
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Description:
Python bindings for wxWidgets
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @wxpython  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: gui python wxwidgets desktop bindings
Install: brew install wxpython
About:
WxPython is a Python wrapper for the cross-platform wxWidgets GUI toolkit. It enables developers to create native-looking desktop applications for Windows, macOS, and Linux using Python. This package provides the necessary bindings to access native widgets and platform features.
Key Features:
  • Cross-platform native GUI support
  • Access to native widgets and controls
  • Event-driven programming model
  • Rich set of UI components
Use Cases:
  • Building desktop applications with native look and feel
  • Creating GUI tools for system administration
  • Developing cross-platform data visualization apps
Alternatives:
  • PyQt – Qt-based bindings with dual GPL/commercial licensing
  • Tkinter – Standard library GUI toolkit with simpler widgets
  • PyGTK – GTK-based bindings primarily for Linux environments
Version History
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Jan 24, 2026 8:07pm 0 REVISION_ONLY 2981a6f5
Sep 15, 2025 2:26pm 1 VERSION_BUMP 48f1c49e
Oct 13, 2024 8:05pm 0 VERSION_BUMP a87b5570