PlatformIO Installation Error on Mac (Python not found)

PlatformIO IDE
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Hi,

I am attempting to install PlatformIO on an existing Atom installation on my MacBook Pro running OS 10.8.5 and I get the following error:

“PlatformIO is written in Python and depends on it. However, “python” command has not been found in your system PATH. Please install Python 2.7 (PYTHON 3 IS NOT SUPPORTED YET) and don’t forget to “Add python.exe to Path” on the “Customize” stage.”

Immediately after the error are three buttons: “Abort PlatformIO IDE Installation”, “Try Again” and “Install Python 2.7”

This looks like a Windows error (referencing PATH and python.exe), so I’m not sure what that is about. But I’d love some guidance!

When I open Terminal and type in python, Python 2.7.11 loads fine (python is a symlink to python2.7 in Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/2.7/bin).

I tested this, then just to make certain everything was default, I clicked the “Install Python 2.7” button and performed a new installation. Still no love.

I also have Python 3.5 installed, but it uses python3.5 symlink, pointing to Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.5/bin.

Again, I’m psyched to start using PlatformIO and would greatly appreciate any guidance/help/advice that anyone can offer. Please just let me know if you need any further information and I will provide it ASAP.

Thank you!

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This means that IDE cannot find a Python 2.7 in your $PATH. This is not Windows-specific. Text is somehow misleading, I agree.

I suppose, the $PATH the Atom is executed with differs from the $PATH set in your Terminal. Please try to start Atom from a Terminal to make it inherit a correct $PATH, and then repeat the installation.

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I fixed it in bbb7603d3a.

Which version of PlatformIO IDE do you use? Please check it via Menu: PlatformIO > Help > About.

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Thank you for the quick reply!

I started Atom from Terminal and everything works great!

Thank you, again!

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Thanks for clarifying the error message, Ivan! I’m certain it will help anyone who has this issue in the future.

All the best!