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qd for Mac

C++/Fortran-90 double-double and quad-double package

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

What qd is

qd is a command-line tool for macOS: C++/Fortran-90 double-double and quad-double package.

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-LBNL licence.

How to install qd

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

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 qd on Mac?

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

Is qd open source?

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

Does qd 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 qd?

It was installed 3 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #10213 in this catalogue.

What version of qd is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.3.24.