Ensure Python is Installed

Monterey and Later

Apple has removed Python from the newest stock system installs.

Since Ansible uses a Python interpreter to do the heavy lifting, we’ll need to perform a manual validation step prior to getting started on a new OS install:

Open the Terminal app:

python3

Once you hit ENTER, one of two things will happen:

1. Python will start. Great don’t sweat it! You’re good to go.

2. A popup to install the X-Code Cli Tools will appear. This also isn’t so bad, you’ll need them to use homebrew on your Mac. It will also install Python, so click Install and once it’s finished you can begin using this tool.

For users of Catalina, or Big Sur: don’t worry about this.