Install Python Interpreter¶

PlatformIO Core (CLI) is written in Python that is installed by default on the all popular OS except Windows.

Please navigate to official website and Download the latest Python and install it. Please READ NOTES BELOW.

macOS:

Please read the “Important Information” displayed during installation for information about SSL/TLS certificate validation and the running the “Install Certificates.command”.

If you do not install SSL/TLS certificates, PlatformIO will not be able to download dependent packages, libraries, and toolchains.

Windows:

Please select Add Python to Path (see below), otherwise, python command will not be available.