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esbmc for Mac

Efficient SMT-based context-bounded model checker for C, C++, and Python

Quick answer: esbmc is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install esbmc. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 49 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What esbmc is

esbmc is a command-line tool for macOS: efficient SMT-based context-bounded model checker for C, C++, and Python.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence.

How to install esbmc

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install esbmc on Mac?

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

Is esbmc open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Apache-2.0 licence.

Does esbmc run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is esbmc?

It was installed 49 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4604 in this catalogue.

What version of esbmc is current?

The latest packaged version is 8.6.