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libngspice for Mac

Spice circuit simulator as shared library

Quick answer: libngspice is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libngspice. It is distributed under the LicenseRef-Homebrew-cannot-represent licence. It has 46 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libngspice is

libngspice is a command-line tool for macOS: spice circuit simulator as shared library.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the LicenseRef-Homebrew-cannot-represent licence.

How to install libngspice

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install libngspice on Mac?

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

Is libngspice open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the LicenseRef-Homebrew-cannot-represent licence.

Does libngspice 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 libngspice?

It was installed 46 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4733 in this catalogue.

What version of libngspice is current?

The latest packaged version is 47.