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liblbfgs for Mac

C library for limited-memory BFGS optimization algorithm

Quick answer: liblbfgs is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install liblbfgs. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 1 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What liblbfgs is

liblbfgs is a command-line tool for macOS: C library for limited-memory BFGS optimization algorithm.

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 liblbfgs

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install liblbfgs on Mac?

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

Is liblbfgs open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does liblbfgs 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 liblbfgs?

It was installed 1 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #11105 in this catalogue.

What version of liblbfgs is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.10.