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igraph for Mac

Network analysis package

Quick answer: igraph is a networking tool for macOS. Install it with brew install igraph. It is distributed under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence. It has 8 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What igraph is

igraph is a networking tool for macOS: network analysis package.

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

How to install igraph

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install igraph on Mac?

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

Is igraph open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence.

Does igraph 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 igraph?

It was installed 8 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #8587 in this catalogue.

What version of igraph is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.0.1.