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ceres-solver for Mac

C++ library for large-scale optimization

Quick answer: ceres-solver is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install ceres-solver. It is distributed under the BSD-3-Clause licence. It has 137 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What ceres-solver is

ceres-solver is a command-line tool for macOS: C++ library for large-scale 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 BSD-3-Clause licence.

How to install ceres-solver

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install ceres-solver on Mac?

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

Is ceres-solver open source?

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

Does ceres-solver 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 ceres-solver?

It was installed 137 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2964 in this catalogue.

What version of ceres-solver is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.2.0.