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netcdf for Mac

Libraries and data formats for array-oriented scientific data

Quick answer: netcdf is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install netcdf. It is distributed under the BSD-3-Clause licence. It has 518 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What netcdf is

netcdf is a command-line tool for macOS: libraries and data formats for array-oriented scientific data.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the BSD-3-Clause licence.

How to install netcdf

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install netcdf on Mac?

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

Is netcdf open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the BSD-3-Clause licence.

Does netcdf 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 netcdf?

It was installed 518 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1510 in this catalogue.

What version of netcdf is current?

The latest packaged version is 4.10.1.