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Amazon web services – How do I install AWS CLI on Mac running Python 2.7?

I need to install (and utilize) AWS CLI, which requires Python 3.8 or higher. My Catalina Mac has 2.7.16.

I installed 3.12 via the link at https://docs.python.org/3/using/mac.html. I see when running the IDLE app that comes with it that I’m at 3.12.4 but terminal still thinks I’m running 2.7.16.

I see various warnings to not change the default version of Python running in Mac OS.

When I attempt to install AWS CLI it tells me my version of Python is unsupported and I need to use 3.8+.

I’m unsure how to proceed. Is there a way for AWS CLI to use the newly installed 3.12 rather than the default OS 2.7 version?

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    It turns out my search for "Install AWS CLI on Mac" led me to Amazon's guide for AWS CLI v1. I didn't even realize there was a v2 until I read @OneCricketeer's comment above.

    The v2 install was a whole different story. Downloadable installer, which seems to have also installed the necessary version of Python. It's working fine now.

    Thanks for getting me pointed in the right direction!


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