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Sounds like you don't have a python environment, you aren't in a venv, or you haven't installed the dependencies.

Yes, I think this error is indicating that you’re using the Automation API without having the Pulumi binary in your path. You must first install Pulumi before using Automation API; unfortunately it’s not enough to install the @pulumi/pulumi Python package. 

Thanks folks! Installed pulumi through brew - works like a charm now!