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hyphy for Mac

Hypothesis testing using Phylogenies

Quick answer: hyphy is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install hyphy. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 24 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What hyphy is

hyphy is a command-line tool for macOS: hypothesis testing using Phylogenies.

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 hyphy

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

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 hyphy on Mac?

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

Is hyphy open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does hyphy 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 hyphy?

It was installed 24 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #6101 in this catalogue.

What version of hyphy is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.5.103.