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ncnn for Mac

High-performance neural network inference framework

Quick answer: ncnn is a AI tool for macOS. Install it with brew install ncnn. It is distributed under the BSD-3-Clause licence. It has 46 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What ncnn is

ncnn is a AI tool for macOS: high-performance neural network inference framework.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/Tencent/ncnn.

How to install ncnn

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

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 ncnn on Mac?

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

Is ncnn open source?

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

Does ncnn 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 ncnn?

It was installed 46 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4747 in this catalogue.

What version of ncnn is current?

The latest packaged version is 20261020.