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libomp for Mac

LLVM's OpenMP runtime library

Quick answer: libomp is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libomp. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 17,013 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libomp is

libomp is a command-line tool for macOS: LLVM's OpenMP runtime 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 MIT licence.

How to install libomp

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install libomp on Mac?

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

Is libomp open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does libomp 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 libomp?

It was installed 17,013 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #119 in this catalogue.

What version of libomp is current?

The latest packaged version is 23.1.4.