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hmmer for Mac

Build profile HMMs and scan against sequence databases

Quick answer: hmmer is a data tool for macOS. Install it with brew install hmmer. It is distributed under the BSD-3-Clause licence. It has 51 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What hmmer is

hmmer is a data tool for macOS: build profile HMMs and scan against sequence databases.

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 hmmer

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

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 hmmer on Mac?

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

Is hmmer open source?

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

Does hmmer 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 hmmer?

It was installed 51 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4541 in this catalogue.

What version of hmmer is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.4.