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pnetcdf for Mac

Parallel netCDF library for scientific data using the OpenMPI library

Quick answer: pnetcdf is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install pnetcdf. It is distributed under the NetCDF licence. It has 13 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What pnetcdf is

pnetcdf is a command-line tool for macOS: parallel netCDF library for scientific data using the OpenMPI library.

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

How to install pnetcdf

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

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 pnetcdf on Mac?

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

Is pnetcdf open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the NetCDF licence.

Does pnetcdf 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 pnetcdf?

It was installed 13 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #7606 in this catalogue.

What version of pnetcdf is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.15.1.