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The issue arises because the Node.js package you're trying to install is using Python version 3.13, which isn't officially released, so it’s likely due to a misconfiguration or an environment conflict. You can resolve this by explicitly setting your project or shell environment to use Python 3.10.16 (the version installed via Homebrew). Here's how to do it:

Steps to Use Python 3.10.16 in Your Shell

1. Check if Python 3.10.16 is Installed Correctly

Verify the installation:

brew info python@3.10

You should see the installation path, something like:

/opt/homebrew/opt/python@3.10

Ensure the binary is present:

ls /opt/homebrew/opt/python@3.10/bin

2. Update Your Shell to Use Python 3.10

Set the PATH to prioritize Python 3.10 binaries:

export PATH="/opt/homebrew/opt/python@3.10/bin:$PATH"

Verify the version being used:

python3 --version

It should now return 3.10.16.

3. Set Python Version for Node.js

Node.js uses Python for building certain native dependencies via node-gyp. You can specify the correct Python version for Node.js as follows:

Globally Set Python for Node.js

Set Python 3.10 as the default version for Node.js builds:

npm config set python /opt/homebrew/opt/python@3.10/bin/python3
Per-Project Configuration

If you want to set the Python version only for a specific project, use:

npx node-gyp --python /opt/homebrew/opt/python@3.10/bin/python3

4. Test the Setup

Now, try running npm install in your project directory:

npm install

If the issue persists, clear the node_modules folder and reinstall:

rm -rf node_modules
npm install

5. Optional: Persistent Shell Configuration

To avoid resetting the PATH every time you open a shell, add the export line to your shell configuration file:

  • For bash: Add this to ~/.bashrc:

    export PATH="/opt/homebrew/opt/python@3.10/bin:$PATH"

  • For zsh (default for macOS): Add this to ~/.zshrc:

    export PATH="/opt/homebrew/opt/python@3.10/bin:$PATH"

Reload the shell:

source ~/.zshrc

Why This Works

  • By modifying the PATH, you're ensuring Python 3.10 is used in your shell and is prioritized over other versions.
  • By configuring npm to use Python 3.10 explicitly, you're ensuring Node.js native modules are built with the correct Python version.

If this still doesn't solve the problem, double-check your Node.js dependencies for hardcoded Python version requirements or conflicting configurations.

**NOTE**

Finally setting a python version in .npmrc file worked 
python=/opt/homebrew/opt/python@3.10/bin/python3.10