[FIXED] Spyder on m1 chip

Issue

I am getting a new mac with m1 pro chip and want to install Python with Spyder IDE. I will be using conda to manage Python environments. I gather that as of now Spyder does not run natively on m1 chip while Python with different packages does, see for example: https://www.anaconda.com/blog/new-release-anaconda-distribution-now-supporting-m1

The question is, what is the right way to install Spyder. Suppose I'm using Miniconda, create a new environment and install Spyder:

conda install spyder

will this Spyder work correctly or crash? do I need to run it using Rosetta2? (and how do I run only Spyder IDE under Rosetta2 while having Python run natively on m1?) sorry if I am getting some terminology wrong I am fairly new to this.

Solution

I personally have had no issue using Spyder through Anaconda, nonetheless it will be running on Rosetta (even if you download it directly). Python will be running using M1 inside the IDE. I haven't had any major issues. If you absolutely want to run python natively on M1 then python 3.9.1 is required and you should use the console.

Answered By - FelixFelixFelix