
If there are still issues with Python scripts not executing correctly after following these steps, please contact us for further assistance. Keep in mind that for Python-based automation tasks to work correctly, all macOS devices need to have the XCode Command Line Tools correctly installed and updated. Keeping the XCode Command Line Tools up-to-date is a crucial part of maintaining script execution functionality. Remember to inform any users of remote macOS devices of this issue so that they can follow these steps if they encounter problems executing Python scripts via SSH. Installing/reinstalling CLT can be done from the command line by issuing the following command string in Terminal: xcode-select -install Hitting return will cause a pop-up to appear with a progress indicator on the download for Command Line Tools. This command should now return the version of the built-in Python, indicating that it's available for use.
MAC INSTALL XCODE FROM COMMAND LINE INSTALL
How can I install them on my machine In OS X 10.9, the Downloads pane of Xcode Preferences does not support downloading command-line tools. From Technical Note TN2339, Building from the Command Line with Xcode FAQ: Downloading command-line tools is not available in Xcode for OS X 10.9. To verify that XCode Command Line Tools has been installed correctly and the built-in Python is now accessible, run the Python command: The Command Line Tools are bundled with Xcode.

Agreeing to the terms begins the installation of the Command Line Tools. A software update popup window appears, providing the user with the software's license agreement. This command prompts you to start the installation process. If the XCode Command Line Tools are not installed or need to be reinstalled, use the following command to install them: xcode-select -install If they are not installed, it doesn't return anything. If the XCode Command Line Tools are installed, this command prints the path where they are installed. Alternatively, you can always use the Terminal app on your Mac to download and install the Xcode Command Line Tools package: Launch Terminal on your Mac using Spotlight search (Cmd + Space). To check whether the XCode Command Line Tools are installed, you can run the following command: Method 2: Use Terminal to Install Xcode Command Line Tools.

MAC INSTALL XCODE FROM COMMAND LINE HOW TO
Below are the detailed steps to check for the XCode Command Line Tools and how to install it if necessary. To resolve this issue, you need to reinstall XCode Command Line Tools manually. Specifically, if a macOS upgrade has occurred and XCode Command Line Tools was not reinstalled, the system's built-in Python (which is part of XCode Command Line Tools) may not be found, leading to the failure of Python-based automation tasks. Make sure that the Command Line Tools component is installed.

Python scripts executed via SSH on a remote macOS device may fail due to an issue with XCode Command Line Tools. Run Xcode then go to Preferences > Downloads > Components.
