Now you know exactly where Python lives on your machine, how to find it, and why it matters. Bookmark this guide for the next time you need to locate a wayward Python installation.
# macOS/Linux ls -l $(which python3) # follow one level realpath $(which python3) # fully resolved path Example output: where is python installed
Get-ChildItem -Path C:\ -Filter python.exe -Recurse -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue Now you know exactly where Python lives on
where python3
where python If that returns nothing, try: how to find it
# Find all python3 binaries find /usr -name python3 2>/dev/null find /usr/local -name python3 2>/dev/null find ~ -name python3 2>/dev/null On Unix-like systems (macOS/Linux), which python3 often shows a symlink, not the actual binary.