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simde for Mac

Implementations of SIMD intrinsics for systems which don't natively support them

Quick answer: simde is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install simde. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 42 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What simde is

simde is a command-line tool for macOS: implementations of SIMD intrinsics for systems which don't natively support them.

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 simde

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install simde on Mac?

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

Is simde open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does simde 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 simde?

It was installed 42 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4948 in this catalogue.

What version of simde is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.8.2.