Fail to install matlab engine for Python:'The installation of MATLAB is corrupted'

Matlab 2017b, MacOS 10.11.6, python 3.6.2

I run the code

python3.6 setup.py install

An error comes up

    Xu-MBPde-MacBook-Pro:ovm xu_mbp$ sudo python3.6 setup.py install
    running install
    running build
    running build_py
    error: The installation of MATLAB is corrupted.  Please reinstall MATLAB or contact Technical Support for assistance.

What can i do to fix it?

[Jan]

Just to be sure: Did you follow the given advice already?

 Please reinstall MATLAB or contact Technical Support for assistance.

[Yulin Xu]

yes i have reinstalled my matlab.

Answer 1

[Swasti]

Try installing using the "python -m pip install ." command instead.

There is more information on the MATLAB Engine installation page here:

https://www.mathworks.com/help/matlab/matlab_external/install-the-matlab-engine-for-python.html