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eccodes for Mac

Decode and encode messages in the GRIB 1/2 and BUFR 3/4 formats

Quick answer: eccodes is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install eccodes. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 142 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What eccodes is

eccodes is a command-line tool for macOS: decode and encode messages in the GRIB 1/2 and BUFR 3/4 formats.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence.

How to install eccodes

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install eccodes on Mac?

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

Is eccodes open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Apache-2.0 licence.

Does eccodes 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 eccodes?

It was installed 142 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2917 in this catalogue.

What version of eccodes is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.50.0.