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lastz for Mac

Pairwise aligner for DNA sequences

Quick answer: lastz is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install lastz. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 9 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What lastz is

lastz is a command-line tool for macOS: pairwise aligner for DNA sequences.

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

How to install lastz

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install lastz on Mac?

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

Is lastz open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does lastz 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 lastz?

It was installed 9 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #8372 in this catalogue.

What version of lastz is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.04.60.