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BEAST2 for Mac

Bayesian evolutionary analysis by sampling trees

Quick answer: BEAST2 is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask beast2. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 6 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What BEAST2 is

BEAST2 is a utility for macOS: bayesian evolutionary analysis by sampling trees.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://www.beast2.org/.

How to install BEAST2

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask beast2.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install BEAST2 on Mac?

Run brew install --cask beast2 in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is BEAST2 open source?

Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (CompEvol/beast2), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.

Does BEAST2 run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is BEAST2?

It was installed 6 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #9024 in this catalogue.

What version of BEAST2 is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.7.7.