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highs for Mac

Linear optimization software

Quick answer: highs is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install highs. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 33 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What highs is

highs is a command-line tool for macOS: linear optimization software.

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

How to install highs

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

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 highs on Mac?

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

Is highs open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does highs 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 highs?

It was installed 33 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #5396 in this catalogue.

What version of highs is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.15.1.