In this article, we will learn how to install Selenium in Python on MacOS.
The selenium package is used to automate web browser interaction from Python.
Installation:
Method 1: Using pip to install Selenium
Follow the below steps to install the Selenium on macOS using pip:
Step 1: Install the latest Python3 in MacOS
Step 2: Check if pip3 and python3 are correctly installed.
python3 --version
pip3 --version
Step 3: Upgrade your pip to avoid errors during installation.
pip3 install --upgrade pip
Step 4: Enter the following command to install Selenium using pip3.
pip3 install selenium
Method 2: Using setup.py to install Selenium
Follow the below steps to install the Selenium package on macOS using the setup.py file:
Step 1: Download the latest source package of Selenium for python3 from here.
curl https://files.pythonhosted.org/packages/ed/9c/9030520bf6ff0b4c98988448a93c04fcbd5b13cd9520074d8ed53569ccfe/selenium-3.141.0.tar.gz > selenium.tar.gz
Step 2: Extract the downloaded package using the following command.
tar -xzvf selenium.tar.gz
Step 3: Go inside the folder and Enter the following command to install the package.
Note: You must have developer tools for XCode MacOS installed in your system
cd selenium-3.141.0
python3 setup.py install
Verifying Selenium installation on macOS:
Make the following import in your python terminal to verify if the installation has been done properly:
import selenium
If there is any error while importing the module then is not installed properly.
Whether you're preparing for your first job interview or aiming to upskill in this ever-evolving tech landscape,
GeeksforGeeks Courses are your key to success. We provide top-quality content at affordable prices, all geared towards accelerating your growth in a time-bound manner. Join the millions we've already empowered, and we're here to do the same for you. Don't miss out -
check it out now!
Last Updated :
23 Sep, 2021
Like Article
Save Article