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imath for Mac

Library of 2D and 3D vector, matrix, and math operations

Quick answer: imath is a design tool for macOS. Install it with brew install imath. It is distributed under the BSD-3-Clause licence. It has 293 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What imath is

imath is a design tool for macOS: library of 2D and 3D vector, matrix, and math operations.

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 imath

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

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 imath on Mac?

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

Is imath open source?

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

Does imath 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 imath?

It was installed 293 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2056 in this catalogue.

What version of imath is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.2.3.