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nlopt for Mac

Free/open-source library for nonlinear optimization

Quick answer: nlopt is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install nlopt. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 69 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What nlopt is

nlopt is a command-line tool for macOS: free/open-source library for nonlinear optimization.

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 nlopt

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

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 nlopt on Mac?

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

Is nlopt open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does nlopt 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 nlopt?

It was installed 69 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4048 in this catalogue.

What version of nlopt is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.11.0.