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trec_eval for Mac

Evaluation software used in the Text Retrieval Conference

Quick answer: trec_eval is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install trec_eval. It is distributed under the LicenseRef-Homebrew-public-domain licence.

What trec_eval is

trec_eval is a command-line tool for macOS: evaluation software used in the Text Retrieval Conference.

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

How to install trec_eval

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

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 trec_eval on Mac?

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

Is trec_eval open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the LicenseRef-Homebrew-public-domain licence.

Does trec_eval 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 trec_eval?

Homebrew does not publish a 30-day install count for this package, which usually means it is installed directly rather than through the analytics-reporting path.

What version of trec_eval is current?

The latest packaged version is 10.0.