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kim-api for Mac

Knowledgebase of Interatomic Models (KIM) API

Quick answer: kim-api is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install kim-api. It is distributed under the CDDL-1.0 licence. It has 3 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What kim-api is

kim-api is a command-line tool for macOS: knowledgebase of Interatomic Models (KIM) API.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the CDDL-1.0 licence.

How to install kim-api

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

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 kim-api on Mac?

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

Is kim-api open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the CDDL-1.0 licence.

Does kim-api 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 kim-api?

It was installed 3 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #10087 in this catalogue.

What version of kim-api is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.4.2.