How to Install Kivy in Pycharm (Windows & Mac)

Kivy is an open-source Python library for developing multi-touch applications. In this article, we will guide you through the process of installing Kivy in Pycharm on both Windows and Mac operating systems.

Installing Kivy in Pycharm on Windows

1. First, make sure you have Python installed on your Windows machine. You can download Python from the official website and follow the installation instructions.
2. Next, open Pycharm and create a new Python project.
3. In Pycharm, navigate to File > Settings > Project: your_project_name > Python Interpreter.
4. Click on the “+” icon to add a new package and search for “Kivy”. Select the Kivy package and click on the “Install Package” button.
5. Once the installation is complete, you can start developing multi-touch applications using Kivy in Pycharm on Windows.

Installing Kivy in Pycharm on Mac

1. Similarly, make sure you have Python installed on your Mac machine.
2. Open Pycharm and create a new Python project.
3. Go to Pycharm > Preferences > Project: your_project_name > Python Interpreter.
4. Click on the “+” icon, search for “Kivy”, and install the package.
5. After the installation is finished, you can begin developing multi-touch applications with Kivy in Pycharm on Mac.

With Kivy installed in Pycharm, you can take advantage of the library’s powerful features for building interactive and multi-touch applications in Python.

Enjoy exploring the world of multi-touch app development with Kivy in Pycharm!