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futhark for Mac

Data-parallel functional programming language

Quick answer: futhark is a developer tool for macOS. Install it with brew install futhark. It is distributed under the ISC licence. It has 132 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What futhark is

futhark is a developer tool for macOS: data-parallel functional programming language.

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

How to install futhark

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

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 futhark on Mac?

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

Is futhark open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the ISC licence.

Does futhark 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 futhark?

It was installed 132 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3022 in this catalogue.

What version of futhark is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.28.1.