Update the certifi package

Oct 13, 2025 by wbrum.org 59 views

Introduction

As a Mac user, you might have encountered issues with Python packages, especially after upgrading Homebrew packages. In this article, we will discuss a common error that occurs when using the certifi package under Homebrew on a Mac. We will also provide a step-by-step solution to resolve the issue.

Understanding the Error

The error message you might be seeing is similar to this:

File "/opt/homebrew/bin/yt-...", line 12, in <module>
    from yt_dlp import main
  File "/opt/homebrew/lib/python3.9/site-packages/yt_dlp/__init__.py", line 1, in <module>
    from . import __main__
  File "/opt/homebrew/lib/python3.9/site-packages/yt_dlp/__main__.py", line 1, in <module>
    from . import utils
  File "/opt/homebrew/lib/python3.9/site-packages/yt_dlp/utils.py", line 1, in <module>
    import certifi
  File "/opt/homebrew/lib/python3.9/site-packages/certifi/__init__.py", line 1, in <module>
    from . import _platform
  File "/opt/homebrew/lib/python3.9/site-packages/certifi/_platform.py", line 1, in <module>
    import ssl
  File "/opt/homebrew/lib/python3.9/site-packages/ssl.py", line 98, in <module>
    import _ssl
  File "/opt/homebrew/lib/python3.9/site-packages/_ssl.py", line 98, in <module>
    import _platform
  File "/opt/homebrew/lib/python3.9/site-packages/_platform.py", line 1, in <module>
    import ssl
  File "/opt/homebrew/lib/python3.9/site-packages/ssl.py", line 98, in <module>
    import _ssl
  File "/opt/homebrew/lib/python3.9/site-packages/_ssl.py", line 98, in <module>
    import _platform
  File "/opt/homebrew/lib/python3.9/site-packages/_platform.py", line 1, in <module>
    import ssl
  File "/opt/homebrew/lib/python3.9/site-packages/ssl.py", line 98, in <module>
    import _ssl
  File "/opt/homebrew/lib/python3.9/site-packages/_ssl.py", line 98, in <module>
    import _platform
  File "/opt/homebrew/lib/python3.9/site-packages/_platform.py", line 1, in <module>
    import ssl
  File "/opt/homebrew/lib/python3.9/site-packages/ssl.py", line 98, in <module>
    import _ssl
  File "/opt/homebrew/lib/python3.9/site-packages/_ssl.py", line 98, in <module>
    import _platform
  File "/opt/homebrew/lib/python3.9/site-packages/_platform.py", line 1, in <module>
    import ssl
  File "/opt/homebrew/lib/python3.9/site-packages/ssl.py", line 98, in <module>
    import _ssl
  File "/opt/homebrew/lib/python3.9/site-packages/_ssl.py", line 98, in <module>
    import _platform
  File "/opt/homebrew/lib/python3.9/site-packages/_platform.py", line 1, in <module>
    import ssl
  File "/opt/homebrew/lib/python3.9/site-packages/ssl.py", line 98, in <module>
    import _ssl
  File "/opt/homebrew/lib/python3.9/site-packages/_ssl.py", line 98, in <module>
    import _platform
  File "/opt/homebrew/lib/python3.9/site-packages/_platform.py", line 1, in <module>
    import ssl
  File "/opt/homebrew/lib/python3.9/site-packages/ssl.py", line 98, in <module>
    import _ssl
  File "/opt/homebrew/lib/python3.9/site-packages/_ssl.py", line 98, in <module>
    import _platform
  File "/opt/homebrew/lib/python3.9/site-packages/_platform.py", line 1, in <module>
    import ssl
  File "/opt/homebrew/lib/python3.9/site-packages/ssl.py", line 98, in <module>
    import _ssl
  File "/opt/homebrew/lib/python3.9/site-packages/_ssl.py", line 98, in <module>
    import _platform
  File "/opt/homebrew/lib/python3.9/site-packages/_platform.py", line 1, in <module>
    import ssl
  File "/opt/homebrew/lib/python3.9/site-packages/ssl.py", line 98, in <module>
    import _ssl
  File "/opt/homebrew/lib/python3.9/site-packages/_ssl.py", line 98, in <module>
    import _platform
  File "/opt/homebrew/lib/python3.9/site-packages/_platform.py", line 1, in <module>
    import ssl
  File "/opt/homebrew/lib/python3.9/site-packages/ssl.py", line 98, in <module>
    import _ssl
  File "/opt/homebrew/lib/python3.9/site-packages/_ssl.py", line 98, in <module>
    import _platform
  File "/opt/homebrew/lib/python3.9/site-packages/_platform.py", line 1, in <module>
    import ssl
  File "/opt/homebrew/lib/python3.9/site-packages/ssl.py", line 98, in <module>
    import _ssl
  File "/opt/homebrew/lib/python3.9/site-packages/_ssl.py", line 98, in <module>
    import _platform
  File "/opt/homebrew/lib/python3.9/site-packages/_platform.py", line 1, in <module>
    import ssl
  File "/opt/homebrew/lib/python3.9/site-packages/ssl.py", line 98, in <module>
    import _ssl
  File "/opt/homebrew/lib/python3.9/site-packages/_ssl.py", line 98, in <module>
    import _platform
  File "/opt/homebrew/lib/python3.9/site-packages/_platform.py", line 1, in <module>
    import ssl
  File "/opt/homebrew/lib/python3.9/site-packages/ssl.py", line 98, in <module>
    import _ssl
  File "/opt/homebrew/lib/python3.9/site-packages/_ssl.py", line 98, in <module>
    import _platform
  File "/opt/homebrew/lib/python3.9/site-packages/_platform.py", line 1, in <module>
    import ssl
  File "/opt/homebrew/lib/python3.9/site-packages/ssl.py", line 98, in <module>
    import _ssl
  File "/opt/homebrew/lib/python3.9/site-packages/_ssl.py", line 98, in <module>
    import _platform
  File "/opt/homebrew/lib/python3.9/site-packages/_platform.py", line 1, in <module>
    import ssl
  File "/opt/homebrew/lib/python3.9/site-packages/ssl.py", line 98, in <module>
    import _ssl
  File "/opt/homebrew/lib/python3.9/site-packages/_ssl.py", line 98, in <module>
    import _platform
  File "/opt/homebrew/lib/python3.9/site-packages/_platform.py", line 1, in <module>
    import ssl
  File "/opt/homebrew/lib/python3.9/site-packages/ssl.py", line 98, in <module>
    import _ssl
  File "/opt/homebrew/lib/python3.9/site-packages/_ssl.py", line 98, in <module>
    import _platform
  File "/opt/homebrew/lib/python3.9/site-packages/_platform.py", line 1, in <module>
    import ssl
  File "/opt/homebrew/lib/python3.9/site-packages/ssl.py", line 98, in <module>
    import _ssl
  File "/opt/homebrew/lib/python3.9/site-packages/_ssl.py", line 98, in <module>
    import _platform
  File "/opt/homebrew/lib/python3.9/site-packages/_platform.py", line 1, in <module>
    import ssl
  File "/opt/homebrew/lib/python3.9/site-packages/ssl.py", line 98, in <module>
    import _ssl
  File "/opt/homebrew/lib/python3.9/site-packages/_ssl.py", line 98, in <module>
    import _platform
  File "/opt/homebrew/lib/python3.9/site-packages/_platform.py", line 1, in <module>
    import ssl
  File "/opt/homebrew/lib/python3.9/site-packages/ssl.py", line 98, in <module>
    import _ssl
  File "/opt/homebrew/lib/python3.9/site-packages/_ssl.py", line 98, in <module>
    import _platform
  File "/opt/homebrew/lib/python3.9/site-packages/_platform.py", line 1, in <module>
    import ssl
  File "/opt/homebrew/lib/python3.9/site-packages/ssl.py", line 98, in <module>
    import _ssl
  File "/opt/homebrew/lib/python3.9/site-packages/_ssl.py", line 98, in <<br/>
**Python Error Using Certifi Under Homebrew - Mac**
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Q&A Section
Q: What is the certifi package and why is it causing issues?
A: The certifi package is a collection of root certificates for SSL/TLS verification. It is used by the yt-dlp package to verify the SSL/TLS certificates of the URLs it downloads from. The issue arises when the certifi package is not properly installed or updated, causing the yt-dlp package to fail.
Q: What are the common causes of the certifi error?
A: The common causes of the certifi error are:

Outdated certifi package
Missing or corrupted certifi package
Incompatible certifi package with the yt-dlp package
Issues with the SSL/TLS certificates of the URLs being downloaded

Q: How do I resolve the certifi error?
A: To resolve the certifi error, follow these steps:

Update the certifi package: Run the command brew update certifi to update the certifi package.
Reinstall the certifi package: Run the command brew reinstall certifi to reinstall the certifi package.
Check the SSL/TLS certificates: Verify that the SSL/TLS certificates of the URLs being downloaded are valid and not expired.
Check the compatibility of the certifi package: Verify that the certifi package is compatible with the yt-dlp package.

Q: How do I troubleshoot the certifi error?
A: To troubleshoot the certifi error, follow these steps:

Check the error message: Check the error message for any clues about the cause of the issue.
Check the logs: Check the logs for any errors or warnings related to the certifi package.
Check the version of the certifi package: Check the version of the certifi package to ensure it is up-to-date.
Check the version of the yt-dlp package: Check the version of the yt-dlp package to ensure it is compatible with the certifi package.

Q: Can I use a different package instead of certifi?
A: Yes, you can use a different package instead of certifi. However, you will need to ensure that the alternative package is compatible with the yt-dlp package.
Q: How do I prevent the certifi error from occurring in the future?
A: To prevent the certifi error from occurring in the future, follow these steps:

Regularly update the certifi package: Regularly update the certifi package to ensure it is up-to-date.
Verify the SSL/TLS certificates: Verify the SSL/TLS certificates of the URLs being downloaded to ensure they are valid and not expired.
Check the compatibility of the certifi package: Verify that the certifi package is compatible with the yt-dlp package.

Conclusion
The certifi error can be a frustrating issue to resolve, but by following the steps outlined in this article, you should be able to troubleshoot and resolve the issue. Remember to regularly update the certifi package and verify the SSL/TLS certificates of the URLs being downloaded to prevent the issue from occurring in the future.